Disney Cruise Line queues up old and new features for new ship Disney Treasure
Inspired by the grandeur and mystery of a gilded palace, the Grand Hall aboard the Disney Treasure draws on real-world influences from Asia and Africa and pays homage to the far-off land of Agrabah from the Disney film “Aladdin.” (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
A vein of nostalgia will run throughout the new features coming new ship Disney Treasure from Disney Cruise Line when it debuts in late 2024 from Port Canaveral. That includes some dad jokes.
A bar inspired by the Jungle Cruise theme park ride will be serving up puns and beverages alongside venues that pay deference to some of the older titles in the Disney Vault such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and a certain Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
Also on tap is a new dinner theater experience based on the Disney Pixar movie “Coco,” a new dessert venue themed to “Zootopia” and a spate of updates to features found on sister ship Disney Wish making their second appearance on the growing DCL fleet.
The Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion, will set sail in December 2024, embarking on its inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Adventure will serve as the architectural and thematic foundation of the ship, in honor of Walt Disney's passion for travel and exploration. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion, will set sail in December 2024, embarking on its inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Adventure will serve as the architectural and thematic foundation of the ship, in honor of Walt Disney's passion for travel and exploration. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion, will set sail in December 2024, embarking on its inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Adventure will serve as the architectural and thematic foundation of the ship, in honor of Walt Disney's passion for travel and exploration. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Inspired by the grandeur and mystery of a gilded palace, the Grand Hall aboard the Disney Treasure draws on real-world influences from Asia and Africa and pays homage to the far-off land of Agrabah from the Disney film "Aladdin." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Grand Hall of the Disney Treasure draws on real-world influences from Asia and Africa and pays homage to the far-off land of Agrabah from the Disney film "Aladdin." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Grand Hall aboard the Disney Treasure. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The dessert venue Jumbeaux's Sweets on board Disney Treasure is based on the ice cream parlor Jumbeaux Cafe from Disney's "Zootopia." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The dessert venue Jumbeaux's Sweets on board Disney Treasure is based on the ice cream parlor Jumbeaux Cafe from Disney's "Zootopia." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure will have a dinner theater-in-the-round venue based on the Disney/Pixar film "Coco" called Plaza De Coco featuring the town of Santa Cecilia and the film's main character Miguel and his familia alongside a five-course modern take on traditional Mexican fare. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure will have a dinner theater-in-the-round venue based on the Disney/Pixar film "Coco" called Plaza De Coco featuring the town of Santa Cecilia and the film's main character Miguel and his familia alongside a five-course modern take on traditional Mexican fare. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure will have a dinner theater-in-the-round venue based on the Disney/Pixar film "Coco" called Plaza De Coco featuring the town of Santa Cecilia and the film's main character Miguel and his familia alongside a five-course modern take on traditional Mexican fare. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Periscope Pub on board Disney Treasure is Disney Cruise Line's first venue inspired by the Walt Disney 1954 film "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" as well as the attraction from Walt Disney World. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Periscope Pub on board Disney Treasure is Disney Cruise Line's first venue inspired by the Walt Disney 1954 film "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" as well as the attraction from Walt Disney World. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Skipper Society venue on Disney Treasure is based on the theme park Jungle Cruise attractions at Disney World and Disneyland. It will serve themed cocktails and light snacks. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Skipper Society venue on Disney Treasure is based on the theme park Jungle Cruise attractions at Disney World and Disneyland. It will serve themed cocktails and light snacks. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Sarabi is a two-deck entertainment venue on Disney Treasure taking the same space as Luna on Disney Wish. It's named for the lioness matriarch from "The Lion King," and will be a hub for daytime activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Onboard the Disney Treasure, AquaMouse: Curse of the Golden Egg, is a new storyline being added to the existing lineup that follows Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse into an ancient temple. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The AquaMouse ride that debuted on Disney Wish will also be on Disney Treasure. The combination dark ride and water coaster will feature a new animated Mickey and Minnie Mouse storyline. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The nighttime deck celebration, "Pirate's Rockin' Parlay Party," returns aboard the Disney Treasure for one special night of every voyage complete with fireworks at sea. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
The Broadway-style musical "Beauty and the Beast," which debuted on Disney Dream will be one of three shows on board Disney Treasure. (Steven Diaz/Disney Cruise Line)
"Disney Seas the Adventure," an original musical spectacular that debuted on Disney Wish and features characters from Disney and Pixar stories alongside iconic Disney songs will also be one of three main stage shows on Disney Treasure. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The adventure-inspired accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will extend to four royal suites that pay tribute to the faithful feline companions of Disney characters. The upscale designs include the Bagheera Royal Suites, honoring the noble panther from "The Jungle Book." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The adventure-inspired accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will extend to four royal suites that pay tribute to the faithful feline companions of Disney characters. The upscale designs include the Bagheera Royal Suites, honoring the noble panther from "The Jungle Book." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure's concierge level suites will feature elegant interiors inspired by the grasslands from "The Lion King" with themed artwork, mosaics and color scheme. Staterooms and suites will offer an exclusive concierge lounge with a private sun deck. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure's concierge level suites will feature elegant interiors inspired by the grasslands from "The Lion King" with themed artwork, mosaics and color scheme. Staterooms and suites will offer an exclusive concierge lounge with a private sun deck. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The adventure-inspired accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will extend to four royal suites that pay tribute to the faithful feline companions of Disney characters. The upscale designs will include the Rajah Royal Suites, themed to Princess Jasmine's protective tiger who dwells in the royal palace of Agrabah in "Aladdin." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The adventure-inspired accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will extend to four royal suites that pay tribute to the faithful feline companions of Disney characters. The upscale designs will include the Rajah Royal Suites, themed to Princess Jasmine's protective tiger who dwells in the royal palace of Agrabah in "Aladdin." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The adventure-inspired accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will extend to four royal suites that pay tribute to the faithful feline companions of Disney characters. The upscale designs will include the Rajah Royal Suites, themed to Princess Jasmine's protective tiger who dwells in the royal palace of Agrabah in "Aladdin." (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite set in the forward funnel of the Disney Treasure will comfortably sleep eight guests and features designated areas for eating, sleeping and playing as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator. It's inspired by Epcot. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite set in the forward funnel of the Disney Treasure will comfortably sleep eight guests and features designated areas for eating, sleeping and playing as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator. It's inspired by Epcot. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite set in the forward funnel of the Disney Treasure will comfortably sleep eight guests and features designated areas for eating, sleeping and playing as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator. It's inspired by Epcot. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure cabins and suites feature a mix of modern design and nostalgic charm with a natural color scheme and custom artwork pulling from Disney films themed to adventure.(Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure cabins and suites feature a mix of modern design and nostalgic charm with a natural color scheme and custom artwork pulling from Disney films themed to adventure.(Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The restaurant 1923 that debuted on Disney Wish will also be on Disney Treasure. The California cuisine concept pays homage to the year Walt Disney started his animation studio.(Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement will offer luxurious dining on the Disney Treasure, featuring a gourmet menu crafted by three Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. The venue's inspiration is the candelabra maitre d', Lumière, from "Beauty and the Beast." (Mark Ashman/Disney Cruise Line)
The Rose is a cocktail bar themed to "Beauty and the Beast" on board Disney Treasure. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Disney Treasure will include the popular Palo Steakhouse, with décor will be inspired by Cogsworth, the majordomo-turned-enchanted-clock from "Beauty and the Beast," with a menu pulling from Italian fare and a modern steakhouse. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Disney Treasure will include the popular Palo Steakhouse, with décor will be inspired by Cogsworth, the majordomo-turned-enchanted-clock from "Beauty and the Beast," with a menu pulling from Italian fare and a modern steakhouse. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Named for Walt Disney's early childhood hometown in Missouri, Marceline Market is a food hall aboard the Disney Treasure inspired by popular marketplaces from around the world. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
Named for Walt Disney's early childhood hometown in Missouri, Marceline Market is a food hall aboard the Disney Treasure inspired by popular marketplaces from around the world. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
The tween space on Disney Treasure is called Edge, a colorful hangout inspired by a chic New York City loft. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
Hero Zone is a sports and recreation venue on Disney Treasure. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
Hero Zone is a sports and recreation venue on Disney Treasure. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
Star Wars: Cargo Bay is one of five spaces in Disney's Oceaneer Club featuring creatures and characters from Star Wars. Kids ages 3-12 will take the role of creature handlers and learn to manage a mischievous menagerie of exotic beings. (Kent Phillips/Disney Cruise Line)
At Disney's Oceaneer Club onboard the Disney Treasure, Marvel Super Hero Academy will be a high-tech Avengers headquarters (Courtesy, Disney Cruise Line)
Disney's Oceaneer Club on board the Disney Treasure features five venues for kids ages 3-12. It includes Fairytale Hall, a royal collection of activity rooms including Rapunzel's Art Studio and Belle's Library. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
At Disney's Oceaneer Club on board the Disney Treasure, Mickey and Minnie Captain's Deck will be a nautical playground inspired by Disney Cruise Line. (Amy Smith, Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure's It's a Small World Nursery offers babysitting services in a whimsical environment inspired by the classic Disney attraction. (Kent Phillips/Disney Cruise Line)
Hook's Barbery is based on a European men's salon offering cuts, shaves, and nail and skin care on board the Disney Treasure. Themed to Peter Pan's Captain Hook, it also has a hidden bar with bespoke drinks. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Untangled Salon aboard the Disney Treasure is a high-end salon inspired by Rapunzel also offering manicures, pedicures, teeth whitening and skin treatments. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The Never Land Cinema will be one of two intimate, luxe screening rooms onboard the Disney Treasure (Chris Sanders/Disney Cruise Line)
The Disney Treasure features an adults-only Quiet Cove for lounging, an infinity pool and poolside bar. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
Senses Spa will be on board the Disney Treasure offering private treatment rooms, spa villas and the Rainforest Room, with steam, heat and water therapy and aromatherapy, as well as exercise and wellness rooms, fitness center and spin studio. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
The Disney Treasure features an adults-only Quiet Cove for lounging, an infinity pool and poolside bar. (Amy Smith/Disney Cruise Line)
The 144,000-gross-ton, 4,000-passenger vessel currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, is the second of three in what was originally called the Trident class with the yet-to-be-named third ship due in 2025. Just like Disney Wish, Disney Treasure will run on the cleaner burning fuel liquefied natural gas.
Its maiden voyage is set for Dec. 21, 2024, sailing alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries out of Port Canaveral. Disney Wish will keep sailing the shorter three- and four-night Bahamas trips. Bookings open to the public on Sept. 20, 2023.
The storytelling approach that drives any Disney ship was concocted years back when the ship’s name and theme were decided, said Pam Rawlins, executive producer for Walt Disney Imagineering.
“We were inspired by Walt Disney’s love for traveling all around the world and his spirit of adventure,” she said. “We are taking you to real-world beautiful places but also some fantastical stories that we bring to life.”
That was evident with some of the features already revealed like Peter Pan and Captain Hook as the stern characters, but getting into the details with the spaces on board the ship pulling from never-before-used Disney source material was inspirational, said Danny Handke, a senior creative director for Walt Disney Imagineering,
“I think the adventure theme for Treasure resonated with all of us. Just walking into the Magic Kingdom and taking a lap going through Adventureland. That was an inspiration for a lot of us,” he said.
The cruise line concocted a character Arthur Quinn to help introduce the ship through online marketing. It included videos and an interactive treasure map of an island shaped like the ship that allows people to explore areas revealed this week as well as features previously announced, although not everything on board yet.
Media were invited on board Disney Wish at Port Canaveral recently to don virtual reality headsets at some of the spaces to get an idea of what will be coming. That includes the Aladdin-themed Grand Hall with its bronze statue of Aladdin, Jasmin and Magic Carpet. It also included new bar venues Skipper Society themed to the Jungle Cruise ride at Disney World and Disneyland and the Periscope Pub themed to both the 1954 film and the Disney World gone-but-not-forgotten attraction for “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” about Captain Nemo’s ship the Nautilus and its foe the giant squid.
Periscope Pub on board Disney Treasure is Disney Cruise Line’s first venue inspired by the Walt Disney 1954 film “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” as well as the attraction from Walt Disney World. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
“Everywhere you look in here you’re going to feel like you’re on board the Nautilus,” said Jason Roberts, a senior producer with Imagineering. “All the little details, all the furnishings, sea-faring artifacts hidden here and there all around you.”
A digital screen ceiling within the pub married with projection of water ripples about the walls along with a unique soundtrack will add to the immersion, he said, although it’s still the place to watch live sports events, and so the only olfactory immersion will be “the smell of good food and beer.”
While it will feature craft brews and small plates, he wasn’t certain if squid would be available.
“That would be a really fascinating thing to have on the menu,” he said.
The Skipper Society venue on Disney Treasure is based on the theme park Jungle Cruise attractions at Disney World and Disneyland. It will serve themed cocktails and light snacks. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
As for the Skipper Society, it takes the space of The Bayou on Disney Wish but themed to the Jungle Cruise attraction paying homage to the humor of the skippers among other things.
The promo video embraced the dad jokes, or bad jokes, or brilliant jokes, saying “Fun fact: the bar is actually sandstone, but most people take it for granite. It’s one of our boulder attractions” and “a little advice: never play poker in the jungle because there are a lot of cheetahs around.”
The design will also include a monkey-shaped chandelier and walls adorned with postcards and luggage tags under a canopy of jungle foliage.
With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite set in the forward funnel of the Disney Treasure will comfortably sleep eight guests and features designated areas for eating, sleeping and playing as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator. It’s inspired by Epcot. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
Also paying deference to the theme park and tapping into a future-thinking form of nostalgia is the Tomorrow Tower Suite built into the ship’s forward funnel. It pulls inspiration from Epcot’s World Discovery neighborhood with a futurist design replete with molten metal and colorful glass accents.
The nearly 2,000-square-foot suite features a two-deck window overlooking the top deck and has room for eight, a full kitchen and private elevator.
Since the ship is sailing longer voyages than Disney Wish, many of the features on board have been supersized for content.
That includes two unique shows within two of the three rotational dining options on board since most diners will have two nights at each venue.
One of those is the second iteration of Worlds of Marvel restaurant, now with a Spider-Man appearance.
Disney Treasure will have a dinner theater-in-the-round venue based on the Disney/Pixar film “Coco” called Plaza De Coco featuring the town of Santa Cecilia and the film’s main character Miguel and his familia alongside a five-course modern take on traditional Mexican fare. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
The double show approach is also in play at the brand new dining venue, though, is tied to the Disney-Pixar film “Coco” called Plaza de Coco, which takes the same space as the “Frozen”-themed Arendelle dinner theater on Wish. The theater-in-the-round experience is put on during a five-course meal with a modern take on traditional Mexican fare.
It features live performers telling the story of Miguel and his familia. The first night takes diners to Mariachi Plaza with Miguel’s parents Enrique and Luisa as well as Abuelita Elena. The second night takes diners to the town square in Santa Cecilia through where Miguel and his ancestors including great-great grandparents Hector and Mama Imelda celebrate Día de los Muertos.
“The adventure takes you through [those] heartstrings, and pulls you back into family, right?” said Carlos Jimenez, a managing producer with Disney Cruise Line Entertainment. “Doesn’t matter if you’re coming from the Mexican culture or any other culture. Family’s at the center – la familia es todo. So family is everything and we want to make sure we’re telling that beautiful story.”
The third main dining venue is a redo of 1923, a California cuisine restaurant adorned with memorabilia from Disney movies. Named after the year Walt Disney founded his animation studio, it will differ from the version on Disney Wish by delving more into a nostalgic collection of exploration themes from the company’s movies.
The ship will have higher-end dining still at the “Beauty and the Beast”-themed Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement as well as their shared cocktail lounge The Rose,
The dessert venue Jumbeaux’s Sweets on board Disney Treasure is based on the ice cream parlor Jumbeaux Cafe from Disney’s “Zootopia.” (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
And the ship’s specialty dessert venue that includes more than 20 flavors of gelato and 16 flavors of ice cream will now be themed to “Zootopia,” sporting the name Jumbeaux Café complete with sculptures of the movie’s main characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
Other new food and beverage venues on board include a pair of coffee, tea and snack options: Heihei Café, named after the rooster from the film “Moana,” and Jade Cricket Café, named after the cricket from the film “Mulan.”
Sarabi is a two-deck entertainment venue on Disney Treasure taking the same space as Luna on Disney Wish. It’s named for the lioness matriarch from “The Lion King,” and will be a hub for daytime activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
One other revamped venue will be called Sarabi, taking the same space and role as Luna on Disney Wish. Themed to “The Lion King,” the two-deck venue acts as a family fun theater during the day and adult entertainment at night.
Just like Disney Wish, the ship will have the AquaMouse thrill ride on its top decks, a combination waterslide and dark ride themed to the Mickey Mouse animated shorts of the last decade.
Teams have worked up a new tale, though, to debut on Treasure called Curse of the Golden Egg, although it will also be rolled out to Disney Wish in time so that both ships will have three storylines available to riders.
The popular Oceaneer’s Club aimed at children ages 3-12 will have the same five venues seen on Disney Wish as well including spaces for Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Imagineers, Disney Princesses and Mickey and Minnie.
For the stage, the ship will bring back “Beauty and the Beast,” which debuted on Disney Dream, and are bringing over “Disney Seas the Day” that debuted on Disney Wish.
A mystery original Broadway-style third stage show will be announced at a later date.
Disney officials estimated that only about 50% of the new features to debut on Disney Treasure were revealed with this first volley of ship feature announcements.
The space on Disney Wish that’s home to the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge will have something new, for instance, but just what that will be will have to wait, said Handke,
“It’s crazy. A lot of my things are not announced today,” he said. “Like I worked on Plaza de Coco and Jumbeaux Sweets and AquaMouse, but there’s a lot more exciting things coming up that we’ll be talking about at a later date, and we’ll have to catch up when those things are announced.”
