I’m Sailing on the Disney Destiny Maiden Voyage! What do I Expect?
This will be our 14th Disney Cruise, I’ve never been on a Maiden Voyage of any ship. I have been a performer (retired professional mime) and understand perfecting a show. I believe that gives me idea of what could happen. I will be on the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Destiny and plan to enjoy it! Do I expect things to be perfect? No. Do I expect things to work exactly as they should? No. Do I expect the usual top tier Disney Service? Not so much. I know the Crew will do their best.
Remember that Walt called every public area of Disney Parks
the Stage. When a Cast Member is loading a ride, guiding guests, handling
crowds, selling food, drinks or merchandise or even emptying trashcans they are
“On Stage” and part of the “Show.” The same goes for the Disney ships. When a
crew member is walking down the deck headed from one location on the ship to
another they are “On Stage.” How they walk, talk, and interact with guests is
important. It is part of “The Show.” Well, with the new ship comes new crew.
Even experienced crew that comes from other ships is “new” to this new ship.
They are learning their new roles. They are learning the feel of their new stage.
Doing anything the very first time you expect it to be squeaky clean and work perfectly. Reality is different. You can anticipate many problems
but not all of them. Problems can and will pop up to surprise you. Some will be
expected and some not. A lighting effect may work great 100 times during testing,
but a poor connection or flaw in the equipment can cause a failure during its
first real use. Performers have rehearsed their lines and practiced the
choreography for at least 4 months by the time of the Maiden Voyage. Can they
still miss a step or forget a line? SURE!! Can props fail, and some of the ones
on The Destiny are HUGE!! You bet! 1 puppet for the Hercules show takes 4
performers to control! Life happens when you are living!! Just be glad that the
crew, and you are living to have life happen!! Give some grace and just be kind!
I do expect some fun goodies from this Maiden Voyage. I already
know the Castaway Club Welcome Back Gifts will not be the same as usual. I’m
excited about this! I know on some of the other Maiden Voyages there were other
special gifts, including Champagne and glasses. Treasure even had a Treasure
Box given to each stateroom. We do not know what Destiny has in store for us. I’m
looking forward to finding out!
Once the cruise is over I’ll tell you all about it. I’ll
share pictures, videos and stories about the ship, crew, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse
Point and Castaway Cay.
Until then Pixie Dusted Travels!!!
