Rendering of the Disney Adventure
Disney Cruise Line continues to grow at an astonishing pace. The Disney Experiences business segment will launch its first Asia-based cruise ship, the Disney Adventure in 2025. The ship will homeport in Singapore and sail three- and four-night cruises from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre for at least five years. The cruise itineraries are in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board.
The 208,000 gross-ton Disney Adventure is estimated to carry 6,700 passengers, the most of any Disney cruise ship to date, and 2,500 crew members. While the maiden voyage and inaugural season have yet to be announced, Disney has shared more about the experiences that await guests who choose to set sail on the Asia-based ship.
“We’re bringing the magic of Disney Cruise Line to Asia for the first time ever, and we want to give our guests the cruise relaxation and Disney fun they can only experience aboard one of our ships,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line in a press release.
“When they set sail on the Disney Adventure, guests will find incredible, immersive areas that bring the worlds of Disney, Pixar and Marvel to life in ways like never before – and these uniquely Disney experiences will inspire families to reconnect, recharge and make unforgettable memories that they’ll cherish forever,” Siskie continued.
Zones of the Disney Adventure
Disney Adventure Map Rendering
The ship will be laid out in seven distinct zones, another for Disney Cruise Line. Each zone will be based on a popular Disney intellectual property like Toy Story, Big Hero 6 and Disney Princesses.
Disney Imagination Garden
This zone is the central space of the ship, which will include an open-air performance venue. The space is inspired by The Walt Disney Company’s 100 years of storytelling.
Disney Discovery Reef
Families looking to shop and dine will enjoy Disney Discovery Reef. The space is themed after movies like The Little Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch, Finding Nemo and Luca.
San Fransokyo Street
One of the most dynamic areas of the ship will be San Fransokyo Street, inspired by Big Hero 6. The family entertainment zone will have places to shop, play games, watch movies and more.
Wayfinder Bay
Wayfinder Bay is the Moana-themed poolside retreat on the Disney Adventure.
Town Square
Guests looking to get their fill of Disney royalty will want to head to Town Square. The space will be lined with shops, lounges, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues themed after Disney princess movies like Tangled, Cinderella, Frozen, The Princess and the Frog and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Marvel Landing
Fans of superheroes can venture to Marvel Landing. The space will have new attractions and experiences based on fan-favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Toy Story Place
Toy Story Place is part water play, part interactive play and part dining venues all wrapped up with a fun Toy Story theme.
Building Disney stories on an acquired ship
In November 2022 it was announced that Disney would be acquiring a partially completed vessel, the Global Dream, after the ship’s previous owner fell into bankruptcy. The vessel was meant to hold 9,000 guests, which Disney has reduced to 6,700. Along with the new family-friendly zones, some of which replace the planned onboard casino, Disney will repaint the hull of the ship to its iconic black and gold. The vessel will also feature Mickey Mouse-themed filigree artwork at the bow, and red smoke stacks with the white and blue Disney Cruise Line logo.
