A First Look at Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure Ship

The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure, is setting sail this December — and we were some of first on board.

By Alessandra Amodio Alessandra Amodio

Alessandra Amodio is a fine art photographer, writer, traveler, and dirty martini enthusiast who lives in New York City. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Newsweek, and Departures. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on November 21, 2024

Close Chip and Dale hanging out on the Upper Deck on board the Disney Treasure . Photo:

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If you’ve ever wished to match the joy you've felt while strolling along Main Street in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom — without the lines and crowds — sailing on the company's latest cruise ship may do exactly that.

The Disney Treasure, which officially sets sail next month, will be filled with many firsts for the fleet, including direct inspiration from the actual theme park to create incredible, immersive spaces on board.

Interiors of the Periscope Pub and Haunted Mansion Parlor both inspired by Disney Park's attractions.

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Starting with the Haunted Mansion, passengers, of drinking age, can watch waltzing ghosts and sip on spooky cocktails in the parlor dedicated to the iconic attraction or embrace their inner Jungle Cruise skipper at the Skipper Society lounge where guests will see all the nods to the iconic ride. Additionally, Disney fans who love a dose of nostalgia can dive“20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” into the Periscope Pub — which is the cruise line’s first venue inspired by the 1954 film and now-closed Disney World attraction. (And since we’re in a submarine, keep your eyes on the ceiling and you might see a creature or two swim by.) 

The Disney Treasure is the second of three vessels that will make up the liner’s Triton class of ships with its siblings, the Disney Wish, which set sail in 2022 and the Disney Destiny launching in 2025. And while each ship is paired with its own unique theme, the Disney Treasure is especially a fit for guests looking for a bit of adventure.

A bronze statue of Aladdin and Jasmine on their magic carpet sits in the Grand Hall.

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From the moment you step on board into the “Aladdin”-themed Grand Hall, you’ll instantly be transported to Agrabah — which is really just the start of the thrilling experience to come. While the ship is filled with many onboard favorites similar to its previous vessels, guests can expect to see exciting new experiences like dining with Groot during the "Guardians of the Galaxy" dinner experience in Worlds of Marvel or step into the main plaza of Santa Ceclia with Migel and his famiglia at Plaza del Coco for the movie’s first live experience.

Groot and Rocket from Guardians of the Galaxy; at the Worlds of Marvel dining room; A live performance inside Plaza del Coco.

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In another first, beloved film "Moana" will be making its way to the ship in the movie's first ever on-stage adaptation, "Disney The Tale of Moana," as part of the onboard entertainment.

And when it comes to exciting accommodation options, guests can embrace the adventure of the future in the Tomorrow Tower Suite, where passengers will feel the atmosphere of EPCOT’s World Discovery land in a four bedroom, nearly 2,000-square-foot suite that overlooks the ocean and the ship's top deck. 

Belle's Library and The Ride Studio inside the kids Oceaneer Club.

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Kids can spend their days at the Oceaneer Club, accessible by swirly slide, where they’ll listen to stories by Belle in her library, visit Star Wars: Cargo Bay or even create their own virtual ride. Adults can then relax in the Sense Spa, the infinity pool at the Quiet Cove, or indulge in a Parisian Crème de la Crème martini at "The Aristocats"-themed hangout, the Scat Cat Lounge.

The ship departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on its inaugural voyage next month where guests can book seven-night East and Western Caribbean itineraries. The chic and elevated design of the ship paired with the incredible magic you can only experience with Disney, the Treasure is the perfect place for kids — and kids at heart.