Disney Adventures, which will be the largest ship in Disney Cruise Line's fleet, will operate three- and four-day cruises to nowhere when it launches from Singapore in 2025.
The 208,000-ton ship will feature a massive hub called Disney Imagination Gardens, which will pay homage to 100 years of Disney stories and will look and feel like a fairy tale.
The area features blooming flowers, shaped topiaries and tall trees that resemble paper cutouts. Other sculptural props include trellises and lanterns, as well as characters and designs from Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories.
“The size and scale of this space gave us a lot of opportunity to dream and try new things through experiential design,” says Laura Carbo, executive creative director, portfolio, Walt Disney Imagineering.
Imagination Garden features a new type of garden view room. Photo courtesy of Disney Cruise Line
The area is one of seven themed areas at BAEINS Adventures that Disney acquired after the bankruptcy of former owner Genting Hong Kong in late 2022. Other areas include Disney Discovery Reef, San Fransokyo Street, Wayfinder Bay, Town Square, Marvel Landing and Toy Story Place. DCL plans to reveal more details about the area at a later date.
The Imagination Garden includes an outdoor garden and a three-tiered storybook castle art installation. At the top of the grand staircase is a courtyard and bar surrounded by trees and decorated with animal characters like Abu from “Aladdin.”
The hub will also feature a three-deck-high LED screen and a theatrical stage with special effects, two fast-food restaurants, a bar, and a new room category with garden views.
Gramma Tala's Kitchen will feature Pacific Island-inspired décor and art based on the film “Moana.” Photo courtesy of Disney Cruise Line
The line expects guests to interact with stories from Disney, Pixar and Marvel in the Imagination Garden. For example, the Garden Stage will host the “Avengers Assemble!” show, featuring stunts and special effects and Deadpool’s Disney Cruise Line debut. The show features battles between Marvel superheroes and villains, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Black Panther, The Scarlet Witch, Ms. Marvel, Loki, Red Skull, Taskmaster and more.
The restaurants in this area are included in your cruise fare and are inspired by the animated films “The Jungle Book” and “Moana.” Both venues offer indoor and outdoor seating, and tables on both patios offer views of the garden stage.
Mowgli's Eatery serves Indian cuisine. Photo courtesy of Disney Cruise Line
Mowgli's Eatery serves Indian cuisine, including vegetarian and regional dishes that pay homage to “The Jungle Book.” Gramma Tala's Kitchen is a fast-food restaurant featuring Pacific Island-inspired decor and art based on the film “Moana.” The menu features Pacific and Asian cuisine.
The Adventure is aimed at the Asian market. As part of its agreement with the Singapore Tourism Board, Disney has committed to sailing from Marina Bay Cruise Centre for at least five years.
