ORLANDO, Fla. — A range of themes will be coming to the new Disney Destiny cruise line, including some from popular Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies.
On Tuesday, The Walt Disney Company announced that a restaurant centered around The Lion King and a sweet shop featuring elements from The Incredibles are in the works for the cruise ship.
Iconic moments and songs will be brought to life at "Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King." The savanna-inspired venue will feature depictions of animals and nature through lighting and special effects, officials said.
An ensemble of live musicians and storytellers will take center stage as they present a musical journey through the movie's soundtrack as guests dine. Performances will include productions of “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” plus a mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared,” a take that highlights the hero-villain dynamic of the story, officials said.
Watch a preview of what's to come at the restaurant by clicking the video below.
Fans of Pixar Animation Studios' film, The Incredibles, will be able to take a trip to Edna Mode's lab to load up on confections at the "Edna Á La Mode Sweets" shop. Inspired by the Auntie Edna short film, the lab’s modern sewing equipment will be repurposed as sweet-making mechanisms meant to entertain Jack-Jack, the unpredictable super baby. Guests will have an opportunity to select handmade gelato, ice cream, cookies, candies, and specialty treats alongside sculptures of Edna Mode and Jack-Jack.
Other eateries coming to the cruise ship include "Cafe Megara," named after the character from the Disney movie, Hercules. The space will feature a “Greco disco” design filled with the lightning bolts and clouds of Mount Olympus, vases featuring the Muses, nods to Pegasus and waves on the ceiling, officials said.
Cafe Merida will be inspired by the heroine of Pixar’s Brave with a Celtic-centered design. Special touches include a tapestry hung from a mounted bow, while glowing lights above the bar will pay tribute to the will-o’-the-wisps, and blue flames that officials say will "lead travelers to their destiny."
The Disney Destiny will set sail in late 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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