This post is all about the last Disney Destiny cruise ship updates! The following was posted by Disney Destinations on June 16, 2025.
Are you ready to meet your destiny?
The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams are hard at work with the crew at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to bring Disney Cruise Line’s heroes and villains-themed ship, the Disney Destiny, to life.
Here on the Disney Destiny ship’s log, get an exclusive look at the shipbuilding process, along with behind-the-scenes looks at some of the exciting Disney stories coming to life inside. Be sure to bookmark this page for regular updates all the way through the ship’s maiden voyage on November 20 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
When young cruisers slide into Disney’s Oceaneer Club on the Disney Destiny, they’ll be transported to the candy-filled world of Sugar Rush from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Wreck-It Ralph.” Disney Imagineers are bringing the video game to life at the entrance of the Youth Activities area by incorporating colorful sweets into every detail, from the candy-shaped lighting fixtures to the custom carpet designed to look like the speedway from the film (with chocolate and caramel sauce outlining the racetracks!).
To tie the space together, Walt Disney Imagineering will bring in life-size statues of the film’s villain-turned-hero, Wreck-It Ralph, and his spirited sidekick, Vanellope von Schweetz. This duo perfectly embodies the dynamic duality of the ship’s heroes and villains theme, reminding us that even the so-called “villains” can be heroes in their own right.
Imagineer Meg Tracy, one of the creative minds behind the statues, is pictured reviewing the paint treatment to ensure each shade perfectly matches the animated characters from the film. With the finishing touches complete, the statues will soon be installed on Deck 2, ready to greet your little ones as they gear up for adventure!
Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Music for “Disney Hercules”
Show development for “Disney Hercules” is in full swing! Earlier this month, Disney Live Entertainment traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to record the music for the new Broadway-style stage show, debuting exclusively on the Disney Destiny.
A small group of singers from Orlando, Fla. joined forces with a 17-voice choir of some of Nashville’s greatest gospel singers to reimagine the iconic soundtrack from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film with a soulful, high-energy twist. A fresh take on the musical arrangements was brought to life by an orchestra of nearly 70 talented musicians, plus a 10-piece marching band drumline.
The group dedicated more than 50 hours to producing the 55-minute soundtrack for the show, which includes an all-new theatrical rendition of “Shooting Star” – a song originally written for the film that didn’t make the final cut! With the music complete, the team will continue developing show elements like props, choreography and costumes in preparation for future cruise guests this November.
Artist Spotlight: Hannah Loflin
At Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenberg, Germany, new milestones are being reached every day as the Disney Destiny takes shape. Meanwhile, teams around the world are working on all the magical, yet-to-be-installed details that will bring beloved Disney stories to life onboard for future guests. Hannah Loflin is a Senior Concept Artist/Illustrator for Disney Live Entertainment and one of the many creatives collaborating on custom art for the ship.
Loflin, who turned her childhood passion for art and Disney animated films into a career designing works for Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, is currently creating a collection of three Easter egg-loaded still life paintings inspired by revered Disney Villains – Captain Hook, Prince John and the Evil Queen. Each piece captures the essence of the character with symbolism pulled directly from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios films.
From an artist’s perspective, Loflin enjoyed creating the dynamic textures present in the piece honoring Captain Hook, including the lavish gold, silks, jewels and feathers found in Hook’s private quarters. She also hopes guests will notice some of the intentional details she wove into the artwork, like a lantern door left slightly ajar, as if Tinker Bell just made her escape as she did in the Disney Animation film.
Hannah’s wicked still life collection is just one way that the Disney Destiny’s unique theme of heroes and villains will come to life onboard. Once she puts the finishing touches on the art, the pieces will be installed on Deck 4 in a corridor near Hook’s Barbery.
The Disney Destiny Cruise Ship is shaping up to be one amazing experience on the high seas! Ready to book your Heroes-and-Villains themed sea adventure? Let us do all the hard work….it won’t cost you any extra. Reach out and let’s start the conversation.
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