Disney Treasure to feature EPCOT, 20K Leagues and Jungle Cruise-Inspired spaces, and a new take on the AquaMouse Water Ride

Sep 05, 2023 in "Disney Treasure"

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Posted: Tuesday September 5, 2023 11:!4am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Cruise Line has announced the launch of its newest ship, the Disney Treasure, set to make its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024, from Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Pre-bookings for Castaway Club members will start on September 12, 2023, while general bookings will begin on September 20, 2023.

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The ship will feature immersive environments inspired by various Disney and Pixar franchises, like "Aladdin," "Coco," and "Zootopia." Plaza de Coco will offer a theatrical dining experience, with storytelling from the Pixar film "Coco" incorporated into the meal. Jumbeaux’s Sweets, inspired by the film "Zootopia," will serve a wide range of handmade gelatos and ice creams.

Unique to the Disney Treasure, theme park experiences will also be brought on board, including Skipper Society, inspired by Jungle Cruise, and Periscope Pub, themed after the 1954 film "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." A new, luxurious suite called the Tomorrow Tower Suite will be designed with EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood in mind, featuring nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.

The ship will also have themed areas and cafes inspired by Disney princesses like Moana and Mulan. An AquaMouse ride called "Curse of the Golden Egg" will offer a water attraction based on Mickey Mouse animated shorts. Classic stage productions like "Beauty and the Beast" will be featured, along with yet-to-be-announced new shows.

For kids, the ship will include areas like Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Edge, Vibe, and It’s a Small World Nursery. The 1,256 staterooms will be inspired by various Disney adventures and will offer custom artwork and design elements.

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Disney Cruise Line, Sharon Siskie, said the Disney Treasure would blend one-of-a-kind experiences with world-class dining and entertainment, promising an exciting journey for families on board the new ship.

Brand New Dining & Entertainment Inspired by Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios

Adventures from the worlds of Disney and Pixar will lend inspiration for two venues onboard the Disney Treasure.

Plaza de Coco will be the first theatrical dining experience themed to the Disney and Pixar film, "Coco." This theater-in-the-round entertainment venue will feature dining tables surrounding a central stage, with performances and show effects that will spread throughout the room. Guests will enjoy two different nights of unique dining experiences at Plaza de Coco during their voyage.

The vibrant town of Santa Cecilia awakens at Plaza De Coco, the world’s first theatrical dining experience themed to the Disney and Pixar film, “Coco.” Miguel and his familia will take guests on a colorful, music-filled journey that celebrates treasured family memories and togetherness with a festive dinner menu that offers a modern twist on traditional Mexican fare and a lineup of live entertainment.

On the first night, the story of Miguel and his familia will continue where it left off on screen as they gather in Mariachi Plaza to take guests on a colorful, music-filled journey that celebrates family memories and togetherness. On the second night, Miguel will reunite with his great-great grandparents, Hector and Mama Imelda, by transporting them to Santa Cecilia with the help of his magic guitar for a Día de los Muertos celebration. Both nights will feature a dinner menu of modern twists on traditional Mexican fare and a lineup of live entertainment.

Next, the sweetshop, Jumbeaux's Sweets, will be reminiscent of the popular ice cream parlor, Jumbeaux Café, from the bustling mammal metropolis featured in Disney's "Zootopia." Surrounded by playful pink interiors, Victorian-style architecture and an endearing sculpture of Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, guests will be served humor and heart by the cone full. From bunnies and elephants to sloths and foxes, all are welcome to indulge in more than 20 flavors of handmade gelato, 16 flavors of ice cream and sorbets, specialty treats, candies and more.

Jumbeaux’s Sweets, will be reminiscent of the popular ice cream parlor, Jumbeaux Café, from the bustling mammal metropolis featured in Disney’s “Zootopia.” Surrounded by playful pink interiors, Victorian-style architecture and an endearing sculpture of Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, guests will be served humor and heart by the cone full, along with a selection of more than 35 flavors of handmade gelato, ice cream and sorbets, specialty treats, candies and more.

Disney Theme Park Adventures on the High Seas

For the first time, the nostalgia and lore from beloved theme park attractions will come to Disney Cruise Line with a unique lineup of Disney Parks-inspired venues aboard the Disney Treasure.

Skipper Society, a themed lounge near the Grand Hall, will bring Disney Parks' iconic Jungle Cruise attraction to sea for the first time. The venue's natural colorways and camp-style furnishings, paired with sly tributes to the trusty, dry-witted skippers, will offer an elevated, playful atmosphere. Guests will discover references to the famous attraction throughout the space, from a whimsical monkey-shaped chandelier to postcards and luggage tags brought back from travels abroad. Beneath a canopy of jungle foliage, guests will indulge in themed cocktails and light snacks and enjoy live entertainment.

Skipper Society will be filled with sly tributes to the trusty, dry-witted Jungle Cruise skippers who lead world-famous tours across treacherous waterways for an elevated, yet playful atmosphere where guests will indulge in themed cocktails and light snacks.

Periscope Pub will become Disney Cruise Line's first venue inspired by the Walt Disney's 1954 film, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," and the celebrated Disney Parks attraction that was open at Walt Disney World from 1971 to 1994. The design of the submarine-style interiors will call upon 19th century steampunk influences with polished metals and industrial touches. A mysterious window into the depths of the uncharted oceans along the ceiling will make guests feel like Captain Nemo on the Nautilus, while a decorative statement rug in the center of the space will honor Captain Nemo's fabled nemesis, the giant squid. This casual venue will be the ideal onboard locale for guests to unwind and watch live sports and news, while ordering from a menu of craft brews and light bites.

Guests will dive into the mythical depths of uncharted oceans at the Periscope Pub. Serving as Disney Cruise Line’s first venue inspired by the spellbinding adventure of Walt Disney’s 1954 film, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” and the legacy Disney Parks attraction, the submarine-styled interiors will give guests a look at the watery world below through an intriguing glass ceiling.

Embracing the adventures of the future, the Tomorrow Tower Suite will capture the same forward-thinking mindset that inspired the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, EPCOT, with an energetic design. Throughout the suite, dynamic art pieces, molten metal accents and futuristic, colorful glass accents will evoke the distinct atmosphere of EPCOT's World Discovery neighborhood. Set high in the ship's forward funnel, this one-of-a-kind suite will overlook the top deck of the Disney Treasure and glimpse the open horizon through an expansive two-story window. With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite will comfortably sleep eight guests and feature areas for eating, sleeping and playing, as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator.

The distinct atmosphere of EPCOT’s World of Discovery neighborhood will be interpreted through dynamic art pieces, molten metals accents and futuristic, colorful glass accents throughout The Tomorrow Tower Suite

Classic Disney Adventures in Familiar Spaces

The Grand Hall will embody the ship's theme of adventure, with statues and décor that call on the gilded palace and wonder of Agrabah from Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic tale, "Aladdin." The space will serve as the ship's most prominent gathering space and will offer its own dedicated entertainment moments and surprises.

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Just off the Grand Hall, two casual walk-up cafes will serve a selection of coffee, tea, specialty beverages and snacks, with new themes that draw inspiration from two brave Disney Princesses, Moana and Mulan. Named for Moana's trusty sidekick, Heihei Café will echo the scalloped seashells and reflective blue waters of the Southern Pacific Isle of Motunui as its portrayed in Disney's animated feature "Moana." The venue will feature furniture stylings that pay homage to a traditional construction technique used by the Polynesian people to craft seafaring vessels. Jade Cricket Café, inspired by the classic Disney film "Mulan," will honor the Fa Family's "lucky" cricket, Cri-Kee, who will be represented by a jade sculpture on the bar top. From the central moon gate to the plum blossom flowers adorning the walls, symbols of Mulan's strength, beauty and heritage will fill the café, while the striking blue walls and metallic counters will be reminiscent of her armor.

Further, Sarabi, a central hub for a multitude of daytime activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment, will evoke the natural beauty and openness of the savanna where its namesake, the lioness matriarch from Disney's "The Lion King," lived.

Named for the lioness matriarch from Disney’s “The Lion King,” Sarabi will be a central hub for a multitude of daytime activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment onboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, serving as the perfect gathering place for families.

AquaMouse: Curse of the Golden Egg, Disney Cruise Line's own attraction at sea, will plunge guests into the world of Mickey Mouse animated shorts. Suspended high above the upper decks, powerful jets will propel two-person ride vehicles through 760 feet of winding tubes, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and the ship below. Onboard the Disney Treasure, AquaMouse will introduce a new storyline that follows Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a zany misadventure into an ancient temple for a glimpse of the legendary treasure within.

AquaMouse: Curse of the Golden Egg, Disney Cruise Line’s own attraction at sea, will introduce an all-new storyline to its existing lineup that follows Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a zany misadventure into an ancient temple. Suspended high above the upper decks, powerful jets will propel two-person ride vehicles through 760 feet of winding tubes, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and the ship below.

The artful accommodations aboard the Disney Treasure will be inspired by classic Disney tales of adventure. The 1,256 staterooms onboard will feature custom artwork and design elements that evoke the exploratory spirit of beloved Disney and Pixar films including "Aladdin," "Pocahontas," "Up" and "Encanto," while the concierge and royal suites will bring to life the incredible character journeys – and some beloved feline sidekicks – from "The Lion King," "The Jungle Book" and "Aladdin."

Disney Treasure Verandah Staterooms

Four royal suites will pay tribute to the faithful feline companions of daring Disney characters. The upscale designs will include the Rajah Royal Suites, themed to Princess Jasmine’s protective tiger who dwells in the royal palace of Agrabah in the classic Disney film, “Aladdin.”

The upscale designs will include the Rajah Royal Suites, themed to Princess Jasmine’s protective tiger who dwells in the royal palace of Agrabah in the classic Disney film, “Aladdin.”

The Rajah Royal Suites, themed to Princess Jasmine’s protective tiger

Finally, many Disney Cruise Line favorites will return to the Disney Treasure. In addition to an all-new, yet-to-be-announced stage production coming to the Walt Disney Theatre, "Beauty and the Beast" and "Disney Seas the Adventure" will thrill audiences with tales as old as time, while the upper decks will come to life with music and fireworks during the swashbuckling Pirate's Rockin' Parlay Party. Worlds of Marvel – which will include a new, second dining experience with more details to come – and 1923 will round out the family dining rotation, while The Rose, Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallament will continue to wow adults with exceptional views, gourmet meals and delicious beverages. For kids of all ages, Disney's Oceaneer Club, Edge, Vibe and It's a Small World Nursery return provide designated space to let their imaginations run free under the guide of Disney-trained counselors.

Disney Treasure Facts and Figures

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Birthplace

Meyer Werft shipyard – Papenburg, Germany

Maiden voyage

Dec. 21, 2024

Home Port

Port Canaveral, Florida

Ship’s Registry

Bahamas

Tonnage

About 144,000 gross tons (confirmed at delivery)

Length Beam Draft Height

1,119 feet 128 feet 27.2 feet 221 feet

Speed

19.5 knots cruising speed (maximum 23 knots)

Fuel

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Crew

1,555

Capacity

4,000 passengers

Staterooms

1,256 staterooms (includes 53 concierge staterooms and 23 concierge suites)

1,133 outside staterooms (90%)
948 verandah staterooms (70%)
185 oceanview staterooms (20%)
123 inside staterooms (10%)

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Vipraa5 days ago

It’s told as a legend from long ago and Grandmas spirit is the storyteller. Similar to Maurice telling the story at the beginning of Beauty and the Beast.

Two Ears9 days ago

But doesnt the grandmother die in the first act? or have they changed the story? please tell me they have the cocunut pirates?

DznyGrlSD10 days ago

this show is AMAZING. photos/video do not do it justice. Moana & Grandmother carry the entire show. The puppetry is beautiful too

DCBaker10 days ago

BroadwayWorld has shared a first look with several photos from Disney The Tale of Moana onboard the Disney Treasure: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-New-MOANA-Stage-Musical-Debuts-on-Disney-Cruise-Line-20241210

HauntedPirate18 days ago

Two Ears22 days ago

You have to wonder why some posters here pay double the price for a disney cruise compared to other cruises when they dont seem to want disney elements on the ships. you want bigger adults areas, walking tracks and less ip. Well then other cruises offer all that for half the price. Disney cruises are worth it if you value disney magic. The castle on the sea atrium with the kiss goodnight. Disney themed bars, kids clubs and restaurants. Disney music in the hallways. The more theming the better. Characters dancing with the kids. Disney wish does this more then any of the other cruises. Therefore its currently the best disney cruise....cos it does the thing that makes disney cruises special better then all the others.

HauntedPirate25 days ago

We are in total alignment here. When you explained you top deck comment further, I agree, it is absolutely a carbon copy of the other 4 in terms of theming. The pool design is far worse, IMHO, as we saw more adults in the kids pools than kids. We chalked that up to there being such an inadequate adult area on the Wish. Bob made sure to take the classy, nautical-with-Disney-touches theming of the first 4 ships and throw that completely out with his "Castle on the Sea" crap. Because throwing every bit of IP you can onto a ship in some random way qualifies, right? Add to that the fact that one cannot even consider themselves cruising unless you hear some Jimmy Buffett at least once, and ... I didn't hear him at all during our Wish cruise. All Disney music, all the time. Another thing I just realized, when thinking back to our Wish cruise - The indoor sports area has an entrance/exit very near Marceline Market, if memory serves. That was... a choice. I guess. Because Cabanas/MM needs more traffic near the entrance. Oh, the ice cream shop is in the same area, as well, and you have to walk past that to get to MM. The rest of my thoughts on the Wish are contained in a late September/early October 2022 post or two around here. Elevators are problematic. Layout is problematic. Premium shopping space is problematic. The number of bars (allegedly the "#1 complaint" about the older ships) is problematic. The inward-facing design is problematic. The feeling of narrowness is problematic. We could probably discuss these and other design flaws for days, which is sad in and of itself. I am with you - I sincerely hope they base the design of the next 4 ships on the original 4 ships and not the Wish class. But I am afraid they have learned nothing, and will proceed with stretching the Wish design onto the new, slightly larger ships coming beginning later this decade.

HauntedPirate25 days ago

If I could “Like” this post a million times I would. 😁I’ll respond with additional support/thoughts when I’m back at a computer, which could be tomorrow.

cjkeating25 days ago

Ah yes, I don't think I explained myself vey well. When I said the Wish deck was a carbon copy of the original ships I was referring to the theming. As I said in my main post the original 4 ships have an overarching nautical/ocean liner theme which makes sense with the deck as it it fits that theme perfectly. The Wish meanwhile has it's loose theme of 'Castle on the Sea' as the Imagineers called it yet there is NOTHING on the top deck to suggest Castle on the Sea, it just randomly goes full on nautical. And then the IPs that are used like Toy Story or Mickey and Minnie (I can't remember what else) have nothing to do with Castle on the Sea. Also yes, the layout of the top decks is shocking. If you've been on it and been on the original ships you'll know what I mean. So many steps, so many levels, dead ends, you can't access all levels from all parts of the ship. This then transfers to how it impacts on the indoor areas that link to the top deck. I dislike with a passion how the front elevators dump you out into the quick service food area, I'd hate to be in the rooms around here as it's so hot and can small of food, I saw so many people sat inside by the elevators eating food due to a lack of seating and discarded plates etc. And then at the back of the ship the entrance to the adult dining area I never worked out... it's kind of via the older kids clubs/the sports area? Which is really not the vibe for going for an adult only fancy meal. Honestly I would pay out of my own pocket to give some Imagineers a guided tour of the Wish to highlight to them things they really need to avoid on whatever the design is of their next 4 US based ships which please to god are not just stretched Wish class. And yes the adult area is a disaster.

HauntedPirate25 days ago

I wouldn't call the top deck of the Wish a carbon copy of any of the previous 4 ships. Those have an actual adult area, whereas the Wish designers chose to cram in a small adult area at the front of the ship, almost as an "Oops, we forgot about this, let's put it... here". Not to mention the enclosed sports area taking up a decent chunk of ship real estate. I haven't bothered to look into sizing between the sports court on the first 4 vs. the enclosed area on the Wish, so maybe the enclosing makes it feel larger than it actually is.

cjkeating28 days ago

I do think the Treasure is looking better than the Wish in many places, however one thing to remember is all of the venues that haven't been updated, they are all the same and many had issues that can't be fixed due to the design of the ship. I think for many people it is the balance... the original ships certainly are Disney... the stage shows, restaurants, entertainment, characters but they are often put in less overtly Disney settings. Remember the overarching theme of the ships was nautical/ocean liner but with a Disney twist. It was very much the Eisner way of Disney. I think the problem with the Star Wars Lounge was that it was themed badly... which left people wanting more. The top decks for me are a huge issue on the Wish class.. they are mostly carbon copies of the original ships are don't work at all. I have a feeling we had a discussion about this before but whether or not the restaurants are better is subjective... I personally found the Marvel and Frozen restaurants loud, cramped and unpleasant and have seen many similar comments online. With people having increasing number of sensory issues I am surprised Disney took this path. The Wish is themed like what the parks are becoming... disjointed IP jigsaws. The classic ships were Ocean Liner with Disney which gave it a lot of room for maneuver on making Disney IP work. The new ships are Disney on a cruise ship and I don't think they are able to be immersive like the parks can be, the focus on the names 'Wish/Treasure/Destiny' just creates so many contradictions as well.

Two Ears28 days ago

I would like to know how anyone could define the bars, top deck of the ship, atrium as heavy disney theming. They simply aren't. They are lightly themed. One of the main complaints of the star wars lounge is that it wasn't themed enough. And it was easily the most themed bar on the wish. The only areas that are heavily themed on the wish class are the kids club (which kids love and so do most adults) and 2 of the 3 restaurants (which are also far better for it). That's it. Nothing else. This idea that disney wish is heavily themed is simply inaccurate. It's based on a relative comparison with the old ships and not an objective independent assessment. Read reviews of the older ships outside disney forums and the major complaint is those ships don't look like disney outside character meets and shows. The ships simply look like old Ocean liners that could be made by anyone. The disney wish class now look like ships actually owned by disney but are lightly themed overall. Certainly not heavily themed like the parks. And what exactly is wrong with heavily themed anyway?

JMcMahonEsq29 days ago

I am curious leaving aside personal taste, why wouldn’t Disney want to lean into more heavy Disney Theming for its ships? I mean they are trying to break in and now grab market share in the cruise industry. They need something that sets them apart from other options, and leveraging their IP seems the logical choice. It’s not price, as from comparisons I have done, more established commercial lines like royal caribean have better comparable price points. It’s not variety/options as right now the more established lines have bigger ships, a bigger fleet, and more offerings as far as trips and destinations. It’s not going to be the class/luxury option either as there are premium cruise lines that do that better, and given the younger/child demographic that Disney has, your likely not going to go that route (i am as big a park Disney/ip but as you can get, and while this ship might get me to try it, I have never been able to pull trigger as other lines are cheaper and like the late/great comedian John Pinnette said, “if it don’t have a buffet and a casino it ain’t sea worthy.” So given all that, isn’t what sets a Disney Cruise apart for all the other options…Disney? Why wouldn’t you play to your strength. I mean personal taste aside, it seems strange to want to spend money on a Disney trip, but then say I don’t like it, it feels too Disney for me

Disone29 days ago

I mostly agree except for I probably would have said the first four ships are themed in a classy way. The wish is themed to Disney Disney Disney. And If I'm to be honest with myself, I think the Treasure is too but it's just doing a much better job of it. Honestly the grand parlor, The haunted Mansion lounge, the Skipper society, and even the 20K bar, all look significantly better than their artist renderings making me wonder if iger decided to loosen the purse strings just a little bit to ensure that the ship did better than the Wish? But yes it's definitely a case of Disney Disney Dizzy;) versus classic theme. I too prefer the classic theme (but I'm still very excited for the treasure. )