The excitement is building for the new Disney Adventure cruise ship which will be sailing out of Singapore in 2025.
You might remember this is the cruise ship that Disney purchased. The Global Dream was on the brink of being sold for scrap when the Mouse stepped in to save her. DCL is said to have paid the bargain price of 40 million Euros.
Well, they have been spending a whole lot of money since then!
In this guide we will explore what we know about Disney Adventure and look at some of the features that may be in the upcoming news about this very different DCL ship.
All photos Disney Concept Art
Imagination Garden
The details are beginning to emerge and Disney Adventure looks spectacular.
You may remember from the last announcement that the new ship will have seven uniquely themed areas.
These will transport guests into the pages of well-loved Disney stories alongside their favorite characters.
Disney Imagination Garden is the first of these areas to be revealed.
And the design looks stunning.
The attention to detail is exactly what you would expect from the Disney Imagineers.
There is a lot to see here.
At one end you can see the Garden Stage and a courtyard at the other.
The lawn area leads to a large staircase.
At the top you will find a courtyard area with Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse with his wand held high as if conjuring this magical garden where beloved characters and stories bloom to life.
The attention to detail is spectacular.
Just look at the hidden characters in the trees!
At the back of this area is a stunning storybook castle showpiece soaring three decks tall.
Disney Cruise Line has it’s first castle at sea!
The artwork is inspired by castles, both real and imagined, from Disney stories and theme parks across the globe.
Look closely to find nods to the Walt Disney Pictures castle, Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland Paris and Rapunzel’s castle, as well as influences from sketches done by legendary Disney artists such as Herbert Ryman, Frank Armitage and Eyvind Earle.
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The Disney Imagination Garden castle will sit above a decorative waterfall surrounded by a wave motif to celebrate Disney Cruise Line’s first castle at sea.
The stage will be a place to enjoy live entertainment – which will include Avengers Assemble! This is a signature stage show featuring Marvel Super Heroes and Villains.
It is interesting to look at the concept art for Global Dream – the ship that Disney purchased that has been transformed by the Imagineers.
We know that the ship was 75% complete – so there were many limitations in what DCL could do as the structure of the design was already set.
This is the concept art for this space for Global Dream.
The look is very different – but you can see where DCL had to work around an existing design.
Garden View Staterooms
One of the most interesting revelations is that there will be Garden View staterooms.
Look to the edge of the pictures and you will see that there are balconies overlooking this area.
These look very much like the Promenade Staterooms which you will find on some of the Royal Caribbean ships.
Expect these staterooms to be amongst the most popular on the ship. I predict that these are going to go very quickly when booking is released.
At the bottom of the picture, you can see that there is a restaurant underneath these staterooms – there is one on the other side as well.
These staterooms may be in a great location and most certainly will be good for people watching, but I am not sure that I would choose one.
The reason?
Whilst I am sure the interior will be sound-proofed, the verandah is not going to be very private and there will be likely a lot of noise. But certainly an interesting new option for Disney Cruise Line.
We already have the concept art for the design of the oceanview verandah staterooms.
It will be interesting to see if the Garden View Staterooms have a different design or are exaclty the same apart from the view and the theme.
A New Dining Concept
We are used to seeing the three rotational dining restaurants and a buffet on the Disney ships. There are also quick service options located on the pool deck where you have a choice of seating around the deck.
However, Disney Adventure has a different quick service concept.
The reveal also showcased two new quick-service eateries inspired by the animated worlds of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Jungle Book” and “Moana.”
Mowgli’s Eatery – Serving Indian cuisine, including vegetarian and regional dishes with a special Disney twist, this casual eatery will be inspired by Mowgli’s epic journey in “The Jungle Book.”
Gramma Tala’s Kitchen –This inviting quick-service restaurant will be inspired by the vibrant scenery and island flair of “Moana” with an imaginative menu showcasing the diverse flavors found throughout the Pacific and Asia.
With options for indoor and outdoor seating at both locations, guests who opt to dine on either patio will also have a view of the Garden Stage to enjoy that day’s entertainment.
It will be interesting to see how Disney has transferred the rotational dining concept to Disney Adventure. It seems likely that there will be 3 rotational dining restaurants so that guests can experience each at least once on their cruise, but these restaurants are going to have to be huge.
Here is some concept art from the original Global Dream
Let’s just hope the design doesn’t have the issues that Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Experience has on Disney Wish.
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Deadpool Debuts on Disney Adventure
Following the DCL path of incorporating more of the Marvel characters into their ships we learned that Deadpool will make his debut on Disney Adventure.
Deadpool will be among a legendary line-up of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains who take the stage in Avengers Assemble!
This epic entertainment experience will feature jaw-dropping stunts and unbelievable special effects during an action-packed battle of good vs. evil.
During the show, guests will witness first-hand the unbelievable powers of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Black Panther, The Scarlet Witch, Ms. Marvel, Loki, Red Skull, Taskmaster and more.
Alison Meacham is the founder of EverythingMouse Disney Blog. For over 15 years she has shared her love of Disney Parks, Disney Cruises and Universal Orlando. In over 30 years of Disney Travel she has spent countless months in Disney Parks and has sailed on over 45 cruises. A British native and now a United States resident she splits her time between California, Florida and the UK. And spends a serious amount of time sailing the seven seas. She helps over 200,000 people per month follow their Disney travel dreams.