Disney Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the forthcoming Disney Destiny, is reaching final stages of development with the heroes and villians-themed ship even floating out of a shipyard in Germany this week.
The latest details surrounding the ship were released via the Disney Destiny ship’s log. The August 11 installment of the log said the Walt Disney Imagineering team is working with crew members at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to bring the ship to life.
Even more importantly, Disney Destiny left the hall for the first time on Aug. 9, floating out of Meyer Werft Shipyard and into the harbor. “Hero Minnie greeted the heroes and villains-themed ship as it inched aft-first out of the yard, led by Spider-Man and his Spider,” said the log.
Not only is the Float Out a significant milestone in the construction process, but it’s also a maritime tradition that means the ship is one step closer to setting sail for the first time.
While the ship remains at the Meyer Werft shipyard, work is continuing on its upper deck and the vessel’s interior spaces, according to Disney.
In April, Disney Cruise Line unveiled an expanded look at the ship’s immersive “Heroes and Villains”
theme, revealing new entertainment, dining, and character experiences
set to distinguish the new vessel from its sister ships. The third Triton-class ship, Disney Destiny will build on the foundation
established by Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, replicating fan-favorite
venues and experiences while introducing bold, original concepts.
The ship’s maiden voyage is scheduled for November 20 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The ship’s log also dropped details surrounding another ship in the Disney Wish class that’s now officially in the works. On Friday. Joe Schott, who is president of Disney Signature Experiences, joined Philip Gennotte from Walt Disney Imagineering, Bernd Eikens from Meyer Werft and Cruise Director Carly Scott to cut a piece of steel for the next addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet.
“With the help of special guest Captain Mickey Mouse, sparks flew within the yard’s laser cutting room, revealing the shape of a Disney cruise ship,” says the Disney log.
Steel cutting is another maritime tradition dating back hundreds of years, meaning the construction process is underway for the vessel that’s expected in 2027.
Like its sister ships the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, the ship will be approximately 144,000 gross tons, accommodate 4,000 guests and be powered by liquefied natural gas.
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