Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro shared Disney news, including a host of new adventures for Disney Cruise Line guests and unveiled the first details of the fleet's sixth ship, its new island destination, and an all-new vacation experience for residents of Australia and New Zealand.
A host of new adventures await us aboard the Disney Treasure, the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, which will set sail in 2024.
Disney fans were the first to learn that Disney Cruise Line's next ship will be called Disney Treasure. In a video released on stage, Peter Pan flies over the vessel to discover not only the ship's name, but also a surprising array of Disney characters on the hunt for adventure.
D'Amaro also revealed that the Disney Treasure will be designed with a completely new theme, unlike anything Disney Cruise Line has done before. The adventure theme, inspired by Walt Disney's love of exploration, will pave the way for epic experiences that will immerse guests in some of the company's most legendary stories.
“At the heart of every adventure lies a treasure, and we look forward to you creating memories aboard this spectacular ship,” said D'Amaro.
The Grand Hall will exude the irresistible allure of adventure, inviting guests to seek out all the treasures on board from the moment they embark. Inspired by the grandeur and mystery of a golden palace, it draws on real-world influences from Asia and Africa and pays homage to the faraway land of Agrabah from Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic tale, "Aladdin.".
The atrium character statue—a Disney Cruise Line tradition—will be a bright, sparkling, and splendid representation of Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Magic Carpet taking flight into a new world of adventure.
The Disney Treasure is scheduled for delivery in 2024. Following the Disney Wish, which set sail in July, it is the second of three new ships planned by 2025. The Wish-class ships are powered by liquefied natural gas and have 1,254 staterooms.
D'Amaro also shared that work has begun on Disney's second island destination in the Bahamas, located on Eleuthera Island at a place called Lighthouse Point. In addition to pristine beaches, families will be able to enjoy an entertainment center, restaurants, shops, a water park, a cultural pavilion, and much more.
Disney has committed to developing less than 20 percent of the property; to supplying 90 percent of the site's energy with solar power; to employing sustainable construction practices; and to donating more than 190 acres of privately owned land to the government. Environmental management programs are already in place and will continue throughout construction and operation.
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line will bring the magic of a Disney vacation to families and fans in Australia and New Zealand during the new “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises, beginning in late October 2023. The Disney Wonder will embark on these cruises until February 2024, with durations ranging from two to six nights and departures from four home ports: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand.
“We are very excited to bring something new to those who may never have experienced this kind of Disney magic before,” said D'Amaro.
During repositioning voyages between Honolulu and Sydney in October 2023 and February 2024, the Disney Wonder will offer the fleet's first South Pacific itineraries. These new cruises will give guests from around the world the opportunity to experience exotic destinations such as Fiji and Samoa. Bookings open to the public on October 6, 2022.
