Disney reveals new £826million cruise ship launching this year based on ‘heroes and villains'
DISNEY has unveiled the first look at a new $1.1 billion (£826million) cruise ship based on 'heroes and villains'.
Disney Destiny will be the newest addition to Disney's cruise ship fleet and this one will be themed around classic Disney villains and heroes.
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On the cruise ship, characters expected to a make an appearance include Marvel superheroes and traditional villains such as Maleficent, Loki, and Dr. Facilier.
The theme of 'good and evil' will be present throughout the ship with the design, architecture, entertainment and dining all embracing the theme.
The Grand Hall is a Marvel-themed area and features a statue of Black Panther King T'Challa.
Meanwhile, the ship's exterior design will boast the legendary Minnie Mouse standing heroically on the bow.
The very first Marvel hero, Spider-Man, will be featured on the stern.
As for the onboard entertainment, passengers can expect Broadway-level stage shows, such as Hercules and there will be a number of interactive performances and immersive storytelling.
Travellers will be able to choose their 'side', with multiple different zones and activities featuring heroes or villains.
For fine dining, there will be a Lion King -themed restaurant based around the Pride Lands, which will have an immersive food experience and narrative.
The restaurant will be the first-of-its-kind with a musical dining experience celebrating Simba's journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Pride Lands.
For something sweeter, Edna Á La Mode from The Incredibles will have her own sweet shop, with unique confectionary.
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Other eateries will include casual dining with ocean views in the marketplace.
It will feature 10 counters offering favourites and international specialties.
There will be two walkup cafes and Mickey's Smokestack BBQ, Donald's Cantina, Daisy's Pizza Pies, Goofy's Grill and Minnie's Delights.
One of the 'evil' destinations onboard will celebrate a classic Disney villain - Cruella De Vil - with her very own Piano Lounge.
The AquaMouse ride is Disney Cruise Line's signature water attraction and onboard Destiny, it will feature a new storyline with Disney Animation villains and an original soundtrack composed by Emmy Award-winning composer, Christopher Willis.
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The Disney Destiny will offer four and five-night cruises through The Bahamas and Western Caribbean, to Disney's private ports - Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point.
Bookings for the cruise are expected to open later this year.
The vessel will head off on a maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale in Florida on November 20.
Disney is also set to launch new cruise holidays from the UK next year, with trips to European islands and cities.
Plus, one man has visited Disney theme parks more than 50 times.
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