Disney Treasure to feature EPCOT, 20K Leagues and Jungle Cruise-Inspired spaces, and a new take on the AquaMouse Water Ride

Sep 05, 2023 in "Disney Treasure"

Disney Treasure concept art
Posted: Tuesday September 5, 2023 11:!4am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Cruise Line has announced the launch of its newest ship, the Disney Treasure, set to make its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024, from Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Pre-bookings for Castaway Club members will start on September 12, 2023, while general bookings will begin on September 20, 2023.

The ship will feature immersive environments inspired by various Disney and Pixar franchises, like "Aladdin," "Coco," and "Zootopia." Plaza de Coco will offer a theatrical dining experience, with storytelling from the Pixar film "Coco" incorporated into the meal. Jumbeaux’s Sweets, inspired by the film "Zootopia," will serve a wide range of handmade gelatos and ice creams.

Unique to the Disney Treasure, theme park experiences will also be brought on board, including Skipper Society, inspired by Jungle Cruise, and Periscope Pub, themed after the 1954 film "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." A new, luxurious suite called the Tomorrow Tower Suite will be designed with EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood in mind, featuring nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.

The ship will also have themed areas and cafes inspired by Disney princesses like Moana and Mulan. An AquaMouse ride called "Curse of the Golden Egg" will offer a water attraction based on Mickey Mouse animated shorts. Classic stage productions like "Beauty and the Beast" will be featured, along with yet-to-be-announced new shows.

For kids, the ship will include areas like Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Edge, Vibe, and It’s a Small World Nursery. The 1,256 staterooms will be inspired by various Disney adventures and will offer custom artwork and design elements.

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Disney Cruise Line, Sharon Siskie, said the Disney Treasure would blend one-of-a-kind experiences with world-class dining and entertainment, promising an exciting journey for families on board the new ship.

Brand New Dining & Entertainment Inspired by Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios

Adventures from the worlds of Disney and Pixar will lend inspiration for two venues onboard the Disney Treasure.

Plaza de Coco will be the first theatrical dining experience themed to the Disney and Pixar film, "Coco." This theater-in-the-round entertainment venue will feature dining tables surrounding a central stage, with performances and show effects that will spread throughout the room. Guests will enjoy two different nights of unique dining experiences at Plaza de Coco during their voyage.

On the first night, the story of Miguel and his familia will continue where it left off on screen as they gather in Mariachi Plaza to take guests on a colorful, music-filled journey that celebrates family memories and togetherness. On the second night, Miguel will reunite with his great-great grandparents, Hector and Mama Imelda, by transporting them to Santa Cecilia with the help of his magic guitar for a Día de los Muertos celebration. Both nights will feature a dinner menu of modern twists on traditional Mexican fare and a lineup of live entertainment.

Next, the sweetshop, Jumbeaux's Sweets, will be reminiscent of the popular ice cream parlor, Jumbeaux Café, from the bustling mammal metropolis featured in Disney's "Zootopia." Surrounded by playful pink interiors, Victorian-style architecture and an endearing sculpture of Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, guests will be served humor and heart by the cone full. From bunnies and elephants to sloths and foxes, all are welcome to indulge in more than 20 flavors of handmade gelato, 16 flavors of ice cream and sorbets, specialty treats, candies and more.

Disney Theme Park Adventures on the High Seas

For the first time, the nostalgia and lore from beloved theme park attractions will come to Disney Cruise Line with a unique lineup of Disney Parks-inspired venues aboard the Disney Treasure.

Skipper Society, a themed lounge near the Grand Hall, will bring Disney Parks' iconic Jungle Cruise attraction to sea for the first time. The venue's natural colorways and camp-style furnishings, paired with sly tributes to the trusty, dry-witted skippers, will offer an elevated, playful atmosphere. Guests will discover references to the famous attraction throughout the space, from a whimsical monkey-shaped chandelier to postcards and luggage tags brought back from travels abroad. Beneath a canopy of jungle foliage, guests will indulge in themed cocktails and light snacks and enjoy live entertainment.

Periscope Pub will become Disney Cruise Line's first venue inspired by the Walt Disney's 1954 film, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," and the celebrated Disney Parks attraction that was open at Walt Disney World from 1971 to 1994. The design of the submarine-style interiors will call upon 19th century steampunk influences with polished metals and industrial touches. A mysterious window into the depths of the uncharted oceans along the ceiling will make guests feel like Captain Nemo on the Nautilus, while a decorative statement rug in the center of the space will honor Captain Nemo's fabled nemesis, the giant squid. This casual venue will be the ideal onboard locale for guests to unwind and watch live sports and news, while ordering from a menu of craft brews and light bites.

Embracing the adventures of the future, the Tomorrow Tower Suite will capture the same forward-thinking mindset that inspired the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, EPCOT, with an energetic design. Throughout the suite, dynamic art pieces, molten metal accents and futuristic, colorful glass accents will evoke the distinct atmosphere of EPCOT's World Discovery neighborhood. Set high in the ship's forward funnel, this one-of-a-kind suite will overlook the top deck of the Disney Treasure and glimpse the open horizon through an expansive two-story window. With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite will comfortably sleep eight guests and feature areas for eating, sleeping and playing, as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator.

Classic Disney Adventures in Familiar Spaces

The Grand Hall will embody the ship's theme of adventure, with statues and décor that call on the gilded palace and wonder of Agrabah from Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic tale, "Aladdin." The space will serve as the ship's most prominent gathering space and will offer its own dedicated entertainment moments and surprises.

Just off the Grand Hall, two casual walk-up cafes will serve a selection of coffee, tea, specialty beverages and snacks, with new themes that draw inspiration from two brave Disney Princesses, Moana and Mulan. Named for Moana's trusty sidekick, Heihei Café will echo the scalloped seashells and reflective blue waters of the Southern Pacific Isle of Motunui as its portrayed in Disney's animated feature "Moana." The venue will feature furniture stylings that pay homage to a traditional construction technique used by the Polynesian people to craft seafaring vessels. Jade Cricket Café, inspired by the classic Disney film "Mulan," will honor the Fa Family's "lucky" cricket, Cri-Kee, who will be represented by a jade sculpture on the bar top. From the central moon gate to the plum blossom flowers adorning the walls, symbols of Mulan's strength, beauty and heritage will fill the café, while the striking blue walls and metallic counters will be reminiscent of her armor.

Further, Sarabi, a central hub for a multitude of daytime activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment, will evoke the natural beauty and openness of the savanna where its namesake, the lioness matriarch from Disney's "The Lion King," lived.

AquaMouse: Curse of the Golden Egg, Disney Cruise Line's own attraction at sea, will plunge guests into the world of Mickey Mouse animated shorts. Suspended high above the upper decks, powerful jets will propel two-person ride vehicles through 760 feet of winding tubes, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and the ship below. Onboard the Disney Treasure, AquaMouse will introduce a new storyline that follows Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a zany misadventure into an ancient temple for a glimpse of the legendary treasure within.

The artful accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will be inspired by classic Disney tales of adventure. The 1,256 staterooms onboard will feature custom artwork and design elements that evoke the exploratory spirit of beloved Disney and Pixar films including "Aladdin," "Pocahontas," "Up" and "Encanto," while the concierge and royal suites will bring to life the incredible character journeys – and some beloved feline sidekicks – from "The Lion King," "The Jungle Book" and "Aladdin."







Finally, many Disney Cruise Line favorites will return to the Disney Treasure. In addition to an all-new, yet-to-be-announced stage production coming to the Walt Disney Theatre, "Beauty and the Beast" and "Disney Seas the Adventure" will thrill audiences with tales as old as time, while the upper decks will come to life with music and fireworks during the swashbuckling Pirate's Rockin' Parlay Party. Worlds of Marvel – which will include a new, second dining experience with more details to come – and 1923 will round out the family dining rotation, while The Rose, Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallament will continue to wow adults with exceptional views, gourmet meals and delicious beverages. For kids of all ages, Disney's Oceaneer Club, Edge, Vibe and It's a Small World Nursery return provide designated space to let their imaginations run free under the guide of Disney-trained counselors.

Disney Treasure Facts and Figures

 

Birthplace

Meyer Werft shipyard – Papenburg, Germany

Maiden voyage

Dec. 21, 2024

Home Port

Port Canaveral, Florida

Ship’s Registry

Bahamas

Tonnage

About 144,000 gross tons (confirmed at delivery)

Length Beam Draft Height

1,119 feet 128 feet 27.2 feet 221 feet

Speed

19.5 knots cruising speed (maximum 23 knots)

Fuel

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Crew

1,555

Capacity

4,000 passengers

Staterooms

1,256 staterooms (includes 53 concierge staterooms and 23 concierge suites)

  • 1,133 outside staterooms (90%)
  • 948 verandah staterooms (70%)
  • 185 oceanview staterooms (20%)
  • 123 inside staterooms (10%)
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Disone19 days ago

Definitely a case of different strokes for different folks.

Two Ears19 days ago

Gees its like 30 minutes of music. shows dont get any shorter than that. And loud? Live music is always loud. Thats kind of the point. Its art for the ears. sounds like you just didnt want music at dinner as those complaints apply to all musical dinner shows that are good. Tianas is bad because it only has two actual songs that deserve your attention and the rest is boring background tunes that everyone talks over while they eat and ignores. I can get restaurants like that on land (and with much better food). What i cant get is restaurants like Arrendelle. Its the high quality loud music that deserves your full attention that makes it special so the bad food doesnt matter. clearly some people dont appreciate amazing music when their stomachs are empty.

DCBaker20 days ago

Video from Josh D'Amaro visiting Toronto to meet with the entertainment cast currently in rehearsals for Disney the Tale of Moana:

cjkeating21 days ago

I'm with you @Disone I was not a fan of Frozen. I thought it was too loud and went on way too long. Tiana's is my favourite followed by Rapunzel's. I don't plan on going back on the Wish but if I did it would be my 'skip' dinner to go to Palo. I preferred Marvel to Frozen which surprised me.

Two Ears21 days ago

I guess everyone's different. I've heard elsa sing let it go a thousand times including on disney cruises. I thought the way oaken and kristoff sung it was brilliant. The violinists were amazing. The other songs were fantastic too. I really would like digital versions of those songs. Not only is it the best musical dinner show on disney cruises I think it's the best musical dinner show I've seen anywhere. The mechanical olaf was great too. I was disappointed by tianas. Only a couple of songs and I thought they were quite poorly done. Getting everyone up at the end was fantastic but it only last 5 minutes and everything before that was poor in my view.

Disone22 days ago

See now I was a bit underwhelmed by the frozen dinner show. Could not figure out why someone else was singing let It Go when Elsa was literally in the room?!?!!? I definitely find animator's palette on the magic and the Wonder to be superior. But this doesn't really compare to that it compares more to Tiana's and Rapunzel's on the magic and wonder. And that regarded is comparable my favorite is definitely still Tiana's on the wonder.

Two Ears22 days ago

The frozen dinner meal is the best restaurant show on any disney ship. The theming and quality of the music is simply stunning. Not to be missed. It is disney magic. I think it's even better then animators plate.

cjkeating26 days ago

I agree. Treasure looks like a good overall package and the closest to the 'classic' ships as opposed to the Wish being too Princess and Destiny being too Marvel.

Two EarsAug 18, 2024

Disney treasure looks like it will become the best ship of the new ones theming appeals more than what we are seeing with the Destiny.

DCBakerAug 12, 2024

Here are more details and a new rendering for Disney The Tale of Moana: “Disney The Tale of Moana” will bring unforgettable coming-of-age adventures from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film to live audiences for the first time onboard the Disney Treasure. With the show debuting later this year, Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at one of the key climactic moments from the production. The scene depicts Moana as she takes her final stand against Te Kā, the fiery lava-wielding foe who will appear on stage as an incredible fifteen-foot-tall puppet, the largest puppet ever produced for a Disney Cruise Line Broadway-style show. “Disney The Tale of Moana” will also portray Moana’s courageous determination to restore the heart of Te Fiti and the resulting transformation of the Te Kā puppet into her true self, a stunning green goddess. Audiences will see many of their favorite characters from the film reimagined as puppets, including a young version of Moana. The captivating array of puppetry is being developed for the show by Je] Conover, creative director of puppetry and articulation for Disney Live Entertainment, and Michael Curry, whose previous credits include “The Lion King” on Broadway.

CraftyFoxAug 10, 2024

Cast member costumes never get enough love! I’m really digging the prim 1910s silhouettes in the Haunted Mansion Parlor outfits and the double-breasted vest detail on the Periscope Pub outfits! Very thematically appropriate based on what we’ve been shown so far.

DCBakerAug 09, 2024

Disney has shared concept photos of Cast Member costumes at Haunted Mansion Parlor and Periscope Pub in a new Disney Treasure update: https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/disney-treasure-latest-updates-from-newest-disney-cruise-line-ship-debuting-2024/

invaderAug 09, 2024

From D23:

DCBakerJul 25, 2024

New update on the Disney Treasure: Peter Pan and Captain Hook have finally made their way onto the Disney Treasure! A year ago, the ship’s log revealed the first artist rendering of the Disney Treasure’s stern. All these months later, the team at Meyer Werft Shipyard is celebrating the installment of the character sculptures. Before making their way to Papenburg, Germany, the sculptures were built in California. To give an idea of the scale of these characters, Peter Pan is over 9 feet tall and wears a size 36.5 shoe! Both figures were carefully lifted by the shipyard team with cranes and securely bolted to the ship’s stern. Captain Hook and Peter Pan complement the Disney Treasure’s theme of adventure and add a touch of Disney magic to the classically designed exterior of the ship.