Disney Destiny Updates: The Walt Disney Theatre Cast Arrives in Germany

Disney Destiny Updates:

The Walt Disney Theatre Cast Arrives in Germany

By: Disney Destinations

September 17, 2025: The Walt Di Disney Theatre Cast Arrives in Germany

 

The inaugural Disney Destiny Walt Disney Theatre cast has arrived in Papenburg, Germany! The group headed onto the ship for a first look at the venue where they will spend the coming weeks putting the finishing touches on three Broadway-Style stage shows, including fleet favorites “Disney Seas the Adventure” and “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” and the all-new “Disney Hercules.”

Before going the distance to Germany, the cast spent 11 weeks at Disney Cruise Line’s entertainment facility in Toronto, Canada, learning dialogue, choreography, and other show material for “Disney Hercules.” They prepared high-energy numbers, like “Zero to Hero,” using rehearsal puppets, sample costume pieces, and scenic elements similar to those on the Walt Disney Theatre stage.

 

As the cast steps into the spotlight at the Walt Disney Theatre, they will begin incorporating technical elements into their rehearsals, including costumes, sets, and state-of-the-art-puppetry, to help bring the Walt Disney Animation Studios film to the stage like never before.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to raising the curtain aboard the Disney Destiny!

Disney Destiny – Saga Lounge/Entertainment Venue

Disney Destiny – Saga Lounge/Entertainment Venue

Disney Destiny, like her sister ships Wish and Treasure, has a 2-story entertainment venue just off the Grand Hall. Main Seating is on Deck 3 and Balcony Seating is on Deck 4. This is located just forward of the Grand Hall Lobby.

 

During the day this is where things like family-friendly Trivia and some show type entertainment will be held. This is a family-friendly location during the day. The theme of this area is Black Panther. You can purchase specialty drinks here, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. After 9 pm Saga becomes an adult only entertainment lounge with adult themed shows. You will find everything from game show style audience participation, trivia contests, comedians dancing, and other live entertainment.

If you have been on a Disney Cruise before, think of D Lounge. This area is quite larger and more open than D Lounge. D Lounge has a small stage and Saga has a much larger one. D Lounge is often overcrowded and if you don’t get there early enough it is full, and you can’t get in. This is where things like trivia, dancing and special events like Mrs. Claus Storytime on Merrytime Cruises happen. These events are switching to the new larger location.

 

 

 

Disney Destiny Grand Hall

Disney Destiny Grand Hall

Like the other Wish-Class ships Destiny has a Grand Hall instead of an Atrium Lobby. Destiny’s Grand Hall is themed after Wakanda from Black Panther. From the colors of the walls, carpet to the style of the pilers it is all a reminder of Wakanda, her warriors and beloved King. There is a beautiful statue of King T’Challa and a Black Panther in the Hall.

 

The Grand Hall is a focal point of the ship. This is where you will enter the ship from the Port Terminal on Embarkation Day. This is where you will spend a lot of time throughout your cruise. The Grand Hall is 3 stories tall. Deck 3 is the Main Area and Decks 4 and 5 are shops and lounges. When there are events on Deck 3 and that level is full you can go to Deck 4 or 5 and have a bird’s eye view of the celebration.

 

At times throughout the cruise Loki will cause havoc in the Grand Hall attempting to “take over” the ship. At other times you may see Cruella De Vill strut through on her way to her lounge, De Vil’s.

Deck 3:

The Main Dining Restaurant, 1923 is toward the Aft side of the Grand Hall. The 2 dining rooms are named in honor of Walt (Port Side) and Roy (Starboard Side) Disney. This Main Dining Room serves Classic California cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The theme is 1920’s Hollywood Gilts and Glam. Both rooms have displays of Disney Movie memorabilia. From Character Concept art to 3-D Models you will find lots of Disney History.

There is the Grand Hall Stage, Center of the Ship towards Forward. This is a small stage on the other side of the Grand Hall from 1923. There will be some shows and such on this little stage. From Mickey and Minnie to Loki Characters will show up to thrill you on this little stage.

 

You will find Shutter Photographers in the Grand Hall throughout the day taking pictures with characters and props. Check your Navigator app for times and characters. In the evening the photographers will be in the Hall taking pictures again. Some will be with characters, props, and others will have professional backdrops for you to take pictures with.

 

A Kids Club check-in desk is in the Grand Hall on the Port Side. There is a slide from Deck 3 to Deck 2 for the kids to take directly to the Kids Club! Adults can try out the slide on embarkation day and during Open House Hours for the Kids Club. You can check the Navigator App for Kids Club Open House hours.

 

Also check out the Grand Hall at midnight for a special magical moment from the ship. (They do it several times throughout the evening for the littles to enjoy as well. At this point it has not been announced what it will be. On the Wish the chandelier and walls have special lighting and at midnight you hear A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.)

De Vil’s Piano Lounge is on the Port Side of the ship toward the Front of the ship. This little Piano Bar is themed after 101 Dalmatian’s’ Cruella De Vil. The Piano is painted with Dalmatian Spots. Cruella sometimes comes to visit her lounge.

 

On the Starboard Side of the ship, towards the Forward of the Ship is the Grand Hall Collection Shop. This gift shop, as well as all other shops will not be open while the ship is in port. The ship must be a required distance from shore before shops can open.

Saga main seating area is on the other side of the Small Grand Hall stage, Deck 3 Center Ship, towards the Forward of the ship. Saga is a family entertainment area by day with shows and contests throughout the day. In the evening it becomes an adult only lounge with entertainment. Check the Navigator App for scheduled events. This is a two-story venue.

 

Deck 4:

Saga Balcony Seating, is located Center Forward of the Ship. This is additional seating for Saga. You can get a good view of the stage from up here if you wish.

 

Guest Services Desk is on the Port Side toward Aft. This is where you go if you have any questions, concerns or just need a little help.

 

The DVC Desk is on the Starboard Side toward Aft. If you are a DVC member stop and say hi! See what they have to offer to DVC members. If you are not a DVC member, you can find information on how to become one.

 

Untangled Salon is Aft of the Grand Hall, Port Side. Untangled Salon is a beauty salon for women looking to get their hair styled or nails done. It is themed after Rapunzel from Tangled. Great location to pamper yourself.

 

Café Megara is Center Ship. Café Megara is a walk-up Café themed after Megara from Hercules. Feeling like you need to grab a snack? Step into Café Megara and feed your inner Hero! There is an additional charge for this location.

 

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is Starboard Side Aft of the Grand Hall. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is where the kids can get made up as their favorite princess, prince or pirate. There various packages you can purchase. From just hair and make-up to full makeover with an outfit.

 

Deck 5

Art on Demand is located on the Aft Port Side of the ship. This is where you can order prints of select Disney Art. Some of the art is limited to the ships.

 

Mickey’s Mainsail Shop is Aft Portside on this Deck. This is where you can find more TShirts, Swimsuits, Toys and such. All shops are closed while the ship is in port.

 

Shopping Ambassador is on the Starboard Side. This is where you can get help finding that perfect keepsake from your Disney Cruise.

 

DVC, Starboard Side, this is where DVC events will be held. Want to take the time to listen to the DVC sail pitch to see if it is right for you? This is where you want to be. They give prizes for attending.

 

Shutters, Starboard Side is where you can purchase some camera supplies and order photo packages and prints of pictures from the cruise.

 

Shutters Portrait Studio, Starboard Side is where you will go to get your special Portraits taken. This is not included in the Unlimited Digital Download Photo Package.

 

Café Merida, is a walk-up café where you can grab a quick bite to eat. This is themed after Merida from the movie Brave. This is an additional charge.

 

This is just the midship, Grand Hall area of the Disney Destiny from Deck 3 to Deck 5. There is a lot more on these decks Forward and Aft.

Disney Destiny Leaving the Meyer Werft Shipyard!!

Disney Destiny Leaving the Meyer Werft Shipyard!!

Disney Destiny will be leaving the Meyer Werft Shipyard and heading down the Ems River September 19, 2025, at 11:30 pm local time (Germany). This will be 6 hours earlier for the USA EST and 9 hours earlier for PST.

Disney Destiny is headed out for her Sea Trials. We wish her the best and hope she passes.

Here is the schedule for Destiny’s travels down the Ems River:

When	Time	What	Where
September 19	11:30 PM	Waiting position Meyer Werft	Papenburg
September 20	00:00	Passing the dock lock	Papenburg
September 20	4 AM	Passing the Friesenbucke	Weener
September 20	7 AM	Passing the Jann-Berghaus Bridge	Empty
September 20	12:30 PM	Arrival at Ems Barrage	Gandersum
September 20	2:30 PM	Passing Emden	Emden

This schedule is subject to wind and weather conditions, as well as water levels in the Ems River. Time changes are possible at short notice.

Here is a link to Hamburg Livestream that may be following the ship:

Hamburg Livestream

Florida Residents: Get a Special 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket to Select Parks

Florida Residents: Get a Special 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket to Select Parks

By Disney Destinations:

‘Tis the season for a visit to Walt Disney World, where Florida Residents can experience seasonal savings with the new Florida Resident 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket. The last three months of the year are some of the most magical at Walt Disney World, and Florida Residents are invited to enjoy the seasonal changes while experience and joyful getaway.

Florida residents can purchase a specially priced 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket that’s valid for admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only—starting from $70 per day, plus tax (total price starting from $210, plus tax).

Not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom park.

What Not to Pack in Your Cruise Check-In or Check-Out Bags

What Not to Pack in Your Cruise Check-In or Check-Out Bags

We all know it is best, and honestly easier to let the porters take your bags onto the ship and directly to your cabin. If you take a suitcase, carryon, and a personal bag and walk it onto the ship you must keep it with you until your cabin is ready. That could be as late as 2pm. Why not just check EVERYTHING?? You might wonder why you should not put some items in your check-in bag. Let me tell you a story or two to help explain.

When I was leaving the hotel to board the ship for our cruise I saw a family walking into the hotel. They were very distraught. Their special needs son’s suitcase, with his comfort plush, blanket, tablet and favorite clothes had fallen into the water as the dock workers carried the bags from the ship.

The ship should have left port by 5 pm that evening but during dinner that night the captain announced that there was an issue, and divers were “in the water” looking for some things. I thought it was the items that the family told us about back at the hotel. It was not! Another family of 4 had all their checked bags accidentally go off the dock into the ocean as they were being brought onboard! It took several days for the family to get the suitcases that were retrieved back. Bags going overboard not once but twice in the same day!

A  family watched their bags go onto the ship after turning them in. They literally saw their bags go up the gangplank and onto the ship. But two bags never made it to the cabin. The two missing bags had vital medical equipment. One bag ended up outside the medical bay. Their cabin was Deck 7–Aft and the Medical Bay is Deck 1-Forward! The other bag was found back on the port in the terminal. Thankfully both bags were found before the ship left port. If they had not the family would have had to get off and not go on the cruise. They could not travel without that required medical equipment.

Another time we were delayed disembarking. The goal is to clear the ship by 9:30-10am so they can have a couple hours to clean and ready the ship for the next sailing. Debarkation did not start after 11:30am! The reason? Police Activity in the port terminal. Someone had taken their children on the cruise, but they were not the custodial parent. They had kidnapped their kids. They knew there was an arrest warrant out for them. Officials were waiting for them at the port. The person jumped off their veranda and landed on a stack of luggage!! What if that was your bag?

Here is the real deal. The port workers take your bag and toss it onto carts with lots of other bags. They get tossed, stacked, crushed, bumped and then are tossed around again. Fragile items can get broken, suitcases get broken, accidents happen, and suitcases get lost. Most people are honest and good. There is always a small percentage that are not good. Your suitcases could be broken into or stolen. Why take the chance with valuables?

Let’s talk about things you are not allowed to check and must carry on. There are also things that are important to keep with you.

Important to keep with you:

• Identification – Proof of Citizenship
• Medication
• Swimsuits if you wish to swim before your luggage comes
• I suggest at least one change of clothing and PJs just in case your luggage arrives after dinner or even the next day

Must Carry On:

• Alcohol (DCL policy is 2 bottles of Wine or 6 bottles of Beer per adult.)
• Bottled Water  and Soda(DCL allows you to bring water/soda)

 

Now for the things you cannot or should not put in your checked bags.

Can’t go in Checked Bags by Policy and Must Be Carried On:

• Alcohol
• Bottled Water/Soda
• Food – Factory sealed no open or homemade

Should Not go in Checked Bags:

• Valuables
• Jewelry
• Money
• Credit Cards
• Gift Cards
• Electronics
• Phones
• Tablets
• Laptop
• Camera
• Children’s Comfort Items
• Anything Fragile
• Anything you can’t live without if lost/Items of emotional or intrinsic value

 

Here is a quick overview of the Main Restaurants of Disney Destiny!

 Here is a quick overview of the Main Restaurants of Disney Destiny!

Disney Destiny will be joining the fleet November 20, 2025! 

1923

• Classic California Cuisine.
• 1920’s Hollywood Glitz and Glam feel with Disney Memorabilia on display. Every Disney geek will love checking out this restaurant to see the history of Disney on display.
• This restaurant is on both of the other Wish-Class ships. There is a slight theme difference between the ships. I anticipate there being a Hero/Villain theme for Destiny.
• This restaurant has 2 separate rooms, the Walt Disney and the Roy Disney dining rooms. You will be seated in one room so I suggest you look to see if it is open for Breakfast or Lunch so you can get a look at both rooms.
• This restaurant is located off of the Grand Hall Lobby, Midship, on Deck 3.

Worlds of Marvel

• This restaurant’s menu is inspired by the Marvel Movies, Black Panther, the Avengers, Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch.
• This restaurant is themed in the Marvel Universe and there is both video and live entertainment during dinner.
• The show for Destiny has not been announced yet. Between Destiny’s sister ships, there are already 2 different shows for this restaurant. Wish has a show with Spider-Man and Captain America saving the ship. Treasure also uses this same show. In addition, Treasure has a show where Groot wants to show Rocket, he is appreciated by celebrating his birthday!
• This restaurant is located on Deck 4, Aft. The entrance is  on the Port Side of the ship.

Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King

• Authentic African spice blends, sauces, grains and produce will underscore this exceptional dining experience.
• There will be live Broadway style entertainment with the music of the Lion King during the meal.
• This restaurant is located on Deck 5, Aft. The entrance is on the Port Side of the ship.

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