What Will Be Happening on The Disney Destiny as she Crosses
the Atlantic?
From following past crossings of new ships to their new home
port I know some of what will happen. Think of it like purchasing a newly built
home. You get the home in a near finished condition but only you can put the
final touches in. The décor needs to be put in place. The artwork installed, furniture
must be moved into place. Sometimes you start doing this while the construction
is in the final stage. You know where you want the appliances placed so you add
the extra outlets or lighting. Contractors will not know your exact needs. Disney
Imagineers have been at Meyer Werft working with construction crew adding what
they could.
Exactly what is going to be needed is speculation because
Disney has not let us see much inside the ship and we do not know what work still
needs to be done. The shipyard has done its job. They built the ship and
created the spaces. Disney Imagineers have already been hard at work adding the
special magical touches. But, that in no way means the work is done.
I know the Disney Wish needed lots of finishing work done as
she did her crossing. Carpet needed to be laid, and walls painted. Artwork and
statues had to be installed. World of Marvel Restaurant needed the video monitors
mounted and wired in. I know that there was a lot of work needed in the Walt
Disney Theater as well. All of the things that needed doing needed to be done
by Disney as it was Intellectual Property and Imagineers had to do the work.
Due to the Covid Pandemic the shipyard was delayed in building the ship and
that delayed the entire ship being finished. Disney Treasure was a lot further
ahead of the Wish during her crossing. Still some artwork and finishing touches
needed doing. They had to finish and test AquaMouse and other things as well.
All of that being said, what do I see for the Disney Destiny
Crossing? I believe she is at lease at the same state of construction the
Treasure was when she crossed. Destiny is the 3rd ship in the
Wish-Class. Meyer Werft has practice with this particular ship. Destiny will need
moderate finishing work, along with the Imagineers special touches. Some small
amount painting and installation of artwork will happen. Some completion of
public areas and testing of entertainment items like sound and lighting in the
theaters and the function of the AquaMouse. Exactly how much work is needed is
hard to say.
Besides the finishing construction and final testing that
needs to be done the crew will be doing training. Imagineers and other workers will
have most likely have their families along for the trip. This will give the Cabin
Hosts practice cleaning and interacting with guests. They will learn how to
make Towelgomies. The kitchen staff will be cooking all the usual food they
would during a standard cruise. It will be the same menus we will get when we
board as guests. The servers will practice serving and doing their part for
shows in the main restaurants as well as serving at the quick service
locations, bars/lounges and Marceline Market. It will be more limited but still
there. Kids Club Crew Members will be taking care of the kids that are on board
while the parents’ work. Entertainment Crew will be practicing their parts in
the shows. Those working in the Bars and Lounges will learn how to mix and
serve the specialty drinks that will be available.
In other words, there will be a lot going on preparing the
ship and crew for guests to board! By the time she gets to the US port where
she will be Christened, she will be done, at least what we can see in the
public spaces.
Disney+ has 2 great shows that will give you insight into
the building of the Wish-Class ships. Check out the National Geographic “Making
of the Disney Wish” and Making of the Disney Treasure.” The Making of the Wish
shows more of the actual construction and the Transatlantic crossing. The
Making of the Treasure shows less of the early construction and more of the
finishing work and crossing.
