Big news, Disney Cruise Line fans: You’ll soon be able to set sail on a brand new Disney ship from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades.
Vacation giant Disney’s cruising arm announced Tuesday that its new Triton class of ships, the third ship in Disney’s Destiny line, will depart from a South Florida port when it debuts in late 2025.
The 144,000-ton ship’s deployment to the port will mark the first time Disney has placed a new ship in a port other than its main hub, Port Canaveral.
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Disney quickly expands year-round operations out of Port Everglades. In November Disney began operating out of Port Everglades for the first time on its 13-year-old Disney Dream and, later, the 25-year-old Disney Magic.
The move coincided with the opening of Disney’s first dedicated cruise terminal at the port.
Port Everglades is only the second port in the world where Disney operates year-round – the other being Port Canaveral.
New hero-themed locations
Disney also announced on Tuesday new hero-themed destinations planned for Disney Destiny that will not be found on the previous two ships in the Triton class series. It includes a first-of-its-kind dining experience inspired by Disney’s hit animated film “The Lion King” and “The Incredibles” themed confection outlet.
As previously announced, the Disney Destiny will have a “Heroes and Villains” theme that will make it unique among the Triton class ships.
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“Enchantment” is the theme of the first ship of the Triton class series, which is two years old. Disney Wish, inspired by Disney’s timeless stories, wishes come true. “Adventure” is the theme of the second ship in the series, the soon-to-debut Disney Treasure, which draws inspiration from Walt Disney’s love of exploration.
The new hero-themed destinations announced Tuesday for Disney’s Destiny are the first of several new destinations for the ship, which are expected to be announced this week during a multi-day unveiling of new amenities.
“For Disney’s Destiny, we will introduce brand new cruise experiences inspired by the legends and legacies of some of Disney’s most iconic heroes and villains,” Sharon Sisky, senior vice president and senior manager of Disney Cruise Line, said in an accompanying statement. Advertisement “From the dining room to the stateroom and everywhere in between, guests aboard our new ship will be surrounded by exceptional storytelling, signature service and family-fun adventures that are hallmarks of a Disney cruise vacation.”
A new ‘Lion King’ dinner show
To be called “Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King,” the new dining experience planned for Disney Destinations will take place in a savannah-inspired venue that “brings unique depictions of animals and nature to life through lighting and special effects, while a window-lined back wall captures spectacular sunrises throughout the meal.” Meanwhile will turn into a charming sunset.”
As families dine, what’s billed as a colorful ensemble of live musicians and storytellers will take the center stage of the restaurant — complete with tiered risers pounding African drums — to present a musical journey through the award-winning “The Lion King.” Soundtrack, said Disney.
The entertainment will include iconic songs from the animated film, such as “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” plus a mashup of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared,” which Disney said will highlight. The hero-villain dynamic of the story.
The eatery will also have a themed menu.
An ‘incredible’ sweet shop
The new confection shop, called Edna à la Mode Sweets, will take its theme from Edna Mode’s lab, where the fashion designer from Pixar Animation Studios’ “The Incredibles” films creates superhero costumes.
Inspired by the “Aunt Edna” short film, the lab’s modern sewing equipment will be “repurposed as a sweet-making mechanism for the entertainment of Jack-Jack, the unpredictable and hilariously unstable super baby,” Disney said in its announcement.
The venue will serve handmade gelato, ice cream, cookies, candies and specialty treats “served among bolts of lab fabric, costume models and picture-perfect sculptures of both Edna and Jack-Jack.”
Other new locations
Other new locations announced Tuesday for Disney’s Destiny include two casual walk-up cafes near the ship’s central grand hall. One, Cafe Megara, named after the heroine of the Disney animated movie “Hercules,” will pay homage to that film’s world of ancient Greek gods and heroes. The other, Cafe Merida, will be inspired by the flame-haired heroine of Pixar’s “Brave,” invoking her family’s Scottish Highlands heritage with a Celtic-centric design, Disney said.
‘Hero-worthy’ cabins and suites
On Tuesday, Disney also revealed new details on cabins and suites planned for Disney’s Destiny, which it said will be “worthy of a hero.”
Each accommodation on the ship will feature artwork depicting the epic journey of famous Disney legends – a new theme.
As with all Disney ships, rooms will be family-oriented, with most offering Disney’s signature split-bathroom concept. Many will have connecting doors that allow for larger living spaces to be created.
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An artist’s rendering of a balcony cabin on Disney’s Destiny. Disney Cruise Line
Accommodation options will include concierge-class rooms with “Fantasia” watercolor-style artwork. Rooms will come with access to exclusive areas and amenities, including a concierge lounge and private sundeck.
In addition, seven exclusive ocean-view rooms above the bridge with views of the stars from floor-to-ceiling windows will feature “The Incredibles” theme.
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The four hero suits on Disney’s Destiny will take their inspiration from the animated movie “Hercules.” Disney Cruise Line
Other notable amenities will include four Hero Suites that will celebrate the hero of “Hercules” with designs inspired by Greco-Roman architecture, colors and patterns.
There will also be IncrediSuites that pay homage to “The Incredibles” with a streamlined mid-century-modern aesthetic.
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The IncrediSuites on Disney Destiny will take their inspiration from “The Incredibles.” Disney Cruise Line
The Triton class ships are designed with 1,258 cabins that can accommodate 2,508 passengers at double occupancy. With each pull-down bunk and pullout sofa bed filled, their total capacity increases to 4,000 passengers.
Disney’s Destiny is not yet open for bookings, and specific itineraries for the ship out of Port Everglades have not yet been set.
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