The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure, is setting sail this December and we were some of first on board.
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If youve ever wished to match the joy you’ve felt while strolling along Main Street in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom without the lines and crowds sailing on the company’s latest cruise ship may do exactly that.
TheDisney Treasure,which officially sets sail next month, will be filled with many firsts for the fleet, including direct inspiration from the actual theme park to create incredible, immersive spaces on board.
Chip and Dale hanging out on the Upper Deck on board the Disney Treasure.Credit:Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Starting with the Haunted Mansion, passengers, of drinking age, can watch waltzing ghosts and sip on spooky cocktails in the parlor dedicated to the iconic attraction or embrace their inner Jungle Cruise skipper at the Skipper Society lounge where guests will see all the nods to the iconic ride.
Additionally, Disney fans who love a dose of nostalgia can dive20,000 Leagues Under the Seainto the Periscope Pub which isthe cruise lines first venue inspired by the 1954 film and now-closed Disney World attraction.
(And since were in a submarine, keep your eyes on the ceiling and you might see a creature or two swim by.)
Interiors of the Periscope Pub and Haunted Mansion Parlor both inspired by Disney Park’s attractions.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
TheDisney Treasureis the second of three vessels that will make up the liners Triton class of ships with its siblings, theDisney Wish,which set sail in 2022and theDisney Destinylaunching in 2025.
And while each ship is paired with its own unique theme, theDisney Treasureis especially a fit for guests looking for a bit of adventure.
From the moment you step on board into the Aladdin-themed Grand Hall, youll instantly be transported to Agrabah which is really just the start of the thrilling experience to come.
A bronze statue of Aladdin and Jasmine on their magic carpet sits in the Grand Hall.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
While the ship is filled with many onboard favorites similar to its previous vessels, guests can expect to see exciting new experiences like dining with Groot during the “Guardians of the Galaxy” dinner experience in Worlds of Marvel or step into the main plaza of Santa Ceclia with Migel and his famiglia at Plaza del Coco for the movies first live experience.
In another first, beloved film “Moana” will be making its way to the ship in the movie’s first ever on-stage adaptation, “Disney The Tale of Moana,” as part of the onboard entertainment.
And when it comes to exciting accommodation options, guests can embrace the adventure of the future in the Tomorrow Tower Suite, where passengers will feel the atmosphere of EPCOTs World Discovery land in a four bedroom, nearly 2,000-square-foot suite that overlooks the ocean and the ship’s top deck.
Groot and Rocket from Guardians of the Galaxy; at the Worlds of Marvel dining room; A live performance inside Plaza del Coco.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Kids can spend their days at the Oceaneer Club, accessible by swirly slide, where theyll listen to stories by Belle in her library, visit Star Wars: Cargo Bay or even create their own virtual ride.
Adults can then relax in the Sense Spa, the infinity pool at the Quiet Cove, or indulge in a Parisian Creme de la Creme martini at “The Aristocats”-themed hangout, the Scat Cat Lounge.
The ship departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on its inaugural voyage next month where guests can book seven-night East and Western Caribbean itineraries.
Belle’s Library and The Ride Studio inside the kids Oceaneer Club.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
The chic and elevated design of the ship paired with the incredible magic you’re free to only experience with Disney, theTreasureis the perfect place for kids and kids at heart.
