Final evening, Disney Cruise Line christened its latest ship, the 4,000-passenger Disney Treasure, at a glittering ceremony at Manhattan’s Pier 66, full with a drone present and stay efficiency by Jordin Sparks, singing the ship’s anthem. At present, TPG acquired a sneak preview of the ship and tried out its extremely anticipated new areas, together with the Haunted Mansion Bar and Plaza de Coco restaurant.
Disney Treasure shares the identical format as its sister ship, Disney Want, however its inside areas have distinctive decor and theming. The ship is devoted to journey and exploration, and a few of its signature bars are impressed by iconic Disney theme park sights.
Right here, we provide you with a primary look inside Disney’s latest cruise ship with images from our ship tour. Keep tuned — TPG will probably be reporting from an precise crusing in December once we’ll get to expertise the venues beneath full activation.
First impressions
Disney Treasure’s Grand Corridor evokes the palaces of Africa and Asia, with a not-so-secret nod to Disney’s “Aladdin.” The central carpet has a fountain motif, and the flowery chandelier pays homage to the six present ships within the Disney Cruise Line fleet.
Along with being everybody’s first impression of the ship after embarkation, the Grand Corridor is the location of assorted performances, together with stay music and storytelling by new characters, Coriander and Sage. (They’ll even carry out after-hours tales for adults.)
From the Grand Corridor, visitors can set out in lots of instructions to seek out journey aboard Disney Treasure.
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Disney Treasure eating places
Plaza de Coco
Plaza de Coco is a Mexican-inspired restaurant primarily based on the film “Coco” and is the ship’s new addition to the included eating rotation. The area is heat and welcoming with wealthy colours, and the hallway resulting in the venue units the tone for the meal to come back, full with household images and an ofrenda.
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Plaza de Coco. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
The eating expertise right here will embody stay mariachi music and dancing by the characters from the “Coco” movie, with two distinct exhibits as a result of visitors will eat dinner right here twice on a weeklong crusing. The primary present has a household theme, whereas the second celebrates Dia de los Muertos.
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Do not miss the croquetas and the spicy chocolate tart dessert.
Worlds of Marvel
The Worlds of Marvel restaurant debuted on Disney Want and returns on Treasure. The venue will function the identical present as Want, “Quantum Encounter,” plus a second “Guardians of the Galaxy” present entitled “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix.”
We noticed the brand new present, which is bound to deliver out all the nice vibes with an cute Groot. In between scenes, check your information with superhero trivia.
Jumbeaux’s Sweets
Jumbeaux’s Sweets is a brand new ice cream parlor and sweet store impressed by Jumbeaux’s Cafe within the film “Zootopia.” You possibly can order every kind of ice cream, sundaes in memento containers and lots of different treats.
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Jumbeaux’s Sweets. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
When you’re right here, look out for lemmings.
Disney Treasure bars
Skipper Society
Disney Treasure is introducing a handful of recent, immersive bars with enjoyable Disney themes. Skipper Society is impressed by Disney’s Jungle Cruise experience and its wisecracking skippers.
Count on a lot of unhealthy puns and drinks with a jungle theme. For a snack, strive the waffles drizzled with nutella.
Periscope Pub
Periscope Pub takes its theme from Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Beneath the Sea” (and Disney’s 1954 film model of the guide and theme park attraction).
The bar is the place to order craft beers, in addition to extra-fee pub meals, like a burger or tender pretzel. Remember to search for as you by no means know which creatures will probably be swimming overhead.
The Haunted Mansion Parlor
The Haunted Mansion Parlor on Disney Treasure takes a seafaring method to the creepy-yet-beloved Haunted Mansion theme park attraction.
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Haunted Mansion Parlor. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
The bar’s present, full with a seance and a story of a homicide at sea, unfurls in five-minute increments over the course of 1.5 hours. Households are welcome to benefit from the spooky atmosphere and enjoyable sodas and mocktails till 9 p.m. when the area turns into adults solely.
Scat Cat Lounge
Simply off the ship’s Grand Corridor, the Scat Cat Lounge is impressed by Disney’s “The Aristocats” animated movie.
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Scat Cat Lounge. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
It is a swanky place to take pleasure in some jazz piano and cocktails served in glasses with cat faces. Signature drinks embody tea-themed cocktails.
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Hei Hei Cafe. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
Different bars on board embody the Hei Hei Cafe and Jade Cricket Cafe.
Disney Treasure’s cabins
Disney Treasure can have 1,256 cabins and suites starting from windowless inside cabins to a two-story suite within the ship’s fake funnel. Cabin design will incorporate scenes from Disney films like “Aladdin,” “Pocahontas,” “Discovering Nemo,” “Up,” “Luca” and “Encanto.”
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Balcony cabin. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
The Concierge Suites will function nods to “The Lion King,” whereas the 4 Royal Suites pay homage to the tigers present in “The Jungle Ebook” and “Aladdin.”
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Royal Suite. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
The Royal Suites are unimaginable two-story suites with a residing space downstairs and sleeping space upstairs, plus an expansive balcony with an infinity scorching tub.
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Tower Suite. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
Essentially the most elaborate suite on the ship would be the two-story Tomorrow Tower Suite. The almost 2,000-square-foot, multi-room suite contains a futuristic design impressed by Epcot and might sleep as much as eight visitors. Attributable to its location within the ship’s fake funnel, it doesn’t include a non-public balcony.
Public areas
Pool deck and AquaMouse
Disney Treasure’s pool deck is not only a watery playground, excellent for cooling off on scorching days. It is also the area for Disney’s signature deck events, together with the Pirate Evening exhibits with fireworks.
Water experience AquaMouse returns on Disney Treasure with a 3rd, new present in its rotation of animated shorts. Referred to as “Curse of the Golden Egg,” the animation will comply with Mickey and Minnie as they seek for misplaced treasure inside an historic temple.
Youngsters in diapers can have a blast on the Toy Story-themed splash space; I am positive some adults will probably be tempted to play right here, too.
Disney’s Oceaneer Membership is likely one of the most inventive children golf equipment within the cruise trade, and Disney Treasure’s complimentary youth amenities are not any exception. As with Disney Want, children (and adults) can enter the membership by way of a slide from the Grand Corridor.
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Oceaneer Membership. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY
Inside, a warren of cute themed rooms supply an array of programming, from an Imagineering Lab to Marvel Academy and Fairytale Corridor. Youngsters can design theme park rides and check them out in a experience simulator, or design their very own superhero go well with.
Adults can pattern the enjoyable throughout open home hours; in any other case, the Oceaneer Membership is children solely.
Mother and father can drop off infants and toddlers at It is a Small World Nursery for supervised nap and play time for an hourly payment.
Sarabi is a two-story exercise area on board with a “Lion King” theme.
Broadway-style exhibits
Disney Treasure will debut “Disney The Story of Moana” as its new Broadway-style musical. We acquired a sneak peek of Act 1, and the units, puppets, costumes and choreography are breathtaking. The solid is likely one of the most numerous that Disney has ever had on a cruise ship, and Disney made positive that cultural consultants of Hawaiian and Samoan descent have been concerned in music and choreography decisions.
The ship’s different exhibits will probably be “Seas the Journey” and “Magnificence and the Beast.”
Disney Treasure units sail on its maiden voyage on Dec. 21, and can spend its debut crusing on alternating weeklong Jap and Western Caribbean itineraries. Households and cruisers of all ages are going to like this ship for its heat, welcoming decor and cleverly themed areas.
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