When the Disney Wish cruise ship set sail in summer 2022, Frozen fans were delighted to experience a first-of-its-kind themed dinner show. "Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure" is one of the main dining rooms on the Disney Wish. The themed space presents a live “Frozen” theatrical dining experience in Nordic gala style. Related: Carnival Cruise Line passengers support banning popular itemThe Disney Wish cruise ship also features a Worlds of Marvel cinematic dining experience, another new type of interactive dinner show. Guests participate in an exciting “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” mission while dining on dishes inspired by real and fictional settings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Both of the themed dinner shows are part of Disney Cruise Line’s unique rotational dining system where passengers dine in a different themed restaurant each evening. The servers accompany their guests to each of the three main dining venues on board Disney cruise ships. On the Disney Wish, passengers also dine at the elegant, Old Hollywood-inspired 1923 restaurant, which is named after the year The Walt Disney Studios was founded.This summer Disney Cruise Line announced details of more themed dinner shows coming to its new Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny ships. Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter.
Each Disney cruise ship has its own unique shows. Image source: Disney Cruises.
The Disney Treasure cruise ship will feature a ‘Coco’ dinner showWhen the Disney Treasure cruise ship sets sails in December 2024 from Port Canaveral, Florida, passengers will experience new immersive dining adventures with Marvel and Pixar themes. The ship will feature a new Marvel-themed cinematic dining experience as well as the world’s first theatrical dinner show themed to the Disney and Pixar film, “Coco.”At the Worlds of Marvel restaurant, passengers will get to join Groot from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films in an on-screen mission to throw a next-level surprise party for his friend Rocket. The Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix cinematic dining experience will feature a worldly menu, songs from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies’ Awesome Mix tapes, and a Marvel trivia game. For two nights during their Disney Treasure voyage, passengers will also take a trip to the colorful town of Santa Cecilia, the setting for the Pixar Animation Studios film, “Coco.” On their first night at the Plaza de Coco restaurant, guests will be entertained by Miguel and the town mariachis while dining on flavorful Mexican dishes. On the second night, passengers will celebrate Día de los Muertos with the whole Rivera family. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise.The Disney Destiny will present the ‘mane’ event, a ‘The Lion King’-themed dinner showTo many, especially Millennial parents who grew up alongside Simba, the most exciting Disney Cruise Line dinner show announcement to date is Disney Destiny’s Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King.This “The Lion King”-themed dinner show is another first-of-its-kind dining experience that will take Disney Destiny passengers on a musical journey through the beloved Disney movie’s award-winning soundtrack. Inspired by the African savanna, the restaurant will use lighting and special effects to transport guests to the Pride Lands. On stage in the center of the restaurant, live musicians and storytellers will perform iconic songs including “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata.” They’ll also present a unique mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared” that will underscore the hero-villain dynamic of the story and the theme of the Disney Destiny ship.Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes and villains-inspired ship, the Disney Destiny will also feature the Worlds of Marvel restaurant and new Marvel-inspired spaces and experiences. ALSO READ: Top travel agents share how to get the best price on your cruise“For the Disney Destiny, we will introduce brand-new cruise experiences inspired by the legends and legacies of some of Disney’s most iconic heroes and villains,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line. “From the dining rooms to the staterooms and everywhere in between, guests aboard our new ship will be surrounded by extraordinary storytelling paired with the signature service and family-fun adventures that are hallmarks of a Disney Cruise vacation.”The Disney Destiny will set sail on its maiden voyage in November 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bookings open to the general public on Sept. 12, 2024. Are you taking a cruise or thinking about taking one? Visit our Come Cruise With Me website to have all your questions answered.
