Disney Adventure Updates: Latest Ship Brings New Magic to the High Seas

Welcome to the official ship’s log for the Disney Adventure. As a blog reader, you’re invited to follow along on this page for an exclusive look at how this new ship comes to life. This archive will document the important milestones of the Disney Adventure’s journey, which is setting sail from Singapore starting March 10, 2026.

When the Disney Adventure sets sail on its Maiden Voyage in March 2026, it’ll be home to quite the tasty lineup of restaurants for you to try throughout your trip. Drawing inspiration from beloved Disney Animation, Pixar Animation Studios, and Marvel characters and cuisines from around the globe, these locations will transport you through your taste buds. Let’s take a first look at the rotational dining restaurants coming to the Disney Adventure.

For those first-time or seasoned sailors out there looking for a nautical-inspired spot, the Navigator’s Club is for you. Included in one of the rotational dining lineups, this restaurant will feature musical acts and interactions with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck.

Sister restaurant to the Navigator’s Club, the Hollywood Spotlight Club brings the golden age of Hollywood to life. Walk the red carpet as you step into this glamourous location. Here too, you can enjoy musical performances and Mickey Mouse and his friends in their Hollywood best.

For entrees, keep an eye on the horizon for dishes like the Duck Confit Pastilla with filo, saffron, cinnamon, and blackberry. Some other stars of the show include the Prawns Mumbai Bhel made with sweet corn, rice puffs, avocado, cilantro, aïoli, and tamarind, the Porcini Spiced Ahi Tuna Sashimi with pickled lotus root, oyster mushrooms, black sesame brittle, wasabi, and yuzu mayonnaise, and the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with baby Napa kimchi.

A beloved restaurant among Disney Cruise Line fans, Animator’s Palate is back aboard the Disney Adventure along with its sister restaurant, Animator’s Table. Bringing to life Walt Disney’s legacy of animation, these locations transform over the course of dinner, going from black-and-white to a rainbow of color.  

Throughout the spaces there’s even animation boards and props from cherished films, like Disney Animation’s The Little Mermaid and Encanto, and Pixar’s Toy Story. The food is sure to ignite your palate too. Savory items include the Hainanese Chicken Rice with sweet dark soy sauce, ginger garlic sauce, and chili sauce, and the Laksa Lemak with prawn, Tau pok, laksa leaf, and chili.

For sweet lovers out there, you’re in for a treat with the Chocolate Decadence made with bitter chocolate crème, truffle crème, hazelnut chiffon, and chocolate sauce. The Salted Caramel Cheesecake features a vanilla cheesecake, salted dulce de leche glaze, and peanut butter rice crisps. Or, for an extra Disney touch, the Mickey Chocolate Tart.

Next up, we have Enchanted Summer Restaurant and Pixar Market Restaurant, whose menus are filled with can’t-miss bites. Step into summer all year long at the Enchanted Summer Restaurant. This eatery transports you to a village dining hall with rooms inspired by Disney Animation’s Tangled and Frozen. During the day for breakfast and lunch, a buffet filled with regional and international cuisines is sure to delight. As the nighttime comes around, this restaurant transforms into a traditional seated experience for rotational dining.  

If you love Pixar, you’re in for a treat. The sister location, Pixar Market Restaurant, pays homage to the art and the artists who have created the iconic stories from Pixar Animation Studios. During the day, for breakfast and lunch, you can enjoy a delicious buffet, while dinner transitions to a table-service restaurant for rotational dining.  

Some of the dishes you’ll want to try are the Shiromaru with tonkotsu pork broth, egg noodles, pork belly chasu, sesame kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts, menma, and spring onions, and the Green Papaya Salad with long beans, chili, and grape tomatoes with palm sugar lime dressing.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, the Lemon Thai Basil Tart with lemon curd, Thai basil whipped ganache, Swiss meringue, and raspberry sauce is a must.

This is just a sneak peek at the delicious offerings coming to the Disney Adventure, but there’s so much more to try when the Disney Adventure sets sail in March 2026!

_{(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)}  

The storybook castle, standing three decks tall, has taken its place at the creative heart of the Disney Adventure in Disney Imagination Garden. The art piece is a first-of-its-kind in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, bringing guest-favorite fairytales to life.  

The Walt Disney Imagineering team drew inspiration from the iconic castles featured in beloved Disney films and Disney Parks around the world. The paper cut-out style, reminiscent of a pop-up storybook, invites guests to step into their own story. 

The castle is inspired by the spirit of adventure and the sea, with nods to timeless Disney storytelling. Artistic details, from the wave pattern surrounding the frame to the rich blues that color the facade, create a celebration of water for the first Disney castle at sea.  

At the center of the castle is the Disney family crest (which every Disney Parks castle around the world also features!) and a beautiful three-panel-stained glass window. Each panel represents a Disney heroine and princess. On these panels, you will find elements of nature including the water, sky and the heart of Te Fiti from Moana; the sun, earth and the Sundrop flower from Tangled; and the glistening ice and wind from Frozen.  

There are a number of “Easter eggs,” too, with tributes to Disney traditions and even a hidden Mickey. At the base of the storybook castle is a waterfall reminiscent of the Walt Disney Pictures castle shown before every Disney film.  

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at how the Disney Adventure is being prepared for its maiden voyage out of Singapore in March 2026! Learn more about everything aboard Disney Adventure here!  

The Disney Adventure is introducing some new retail offerings – and bringing some cruise favorite shopping locations – to the high seas when it sets sail from Singapore in March 2026. With nearly 17,000 square feet of retail space, this ship will offer more shopping opportunities than ever before, including several exciting firsts for Disney Cruise Line! 

The beloved Disney Parks shopping destination, World of Disney, will debut on Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Adventure. From familiar nautical favorites, to a wide range of never-before-seen designs inspired by the rich natural beauty and cultural icons of Southeast Asia, World of Disney is sure to be a must-visit for every guest onboard. 

Another first for Disney Cruise Line, the National Geographic Store will open its doors at sea, offering a line of exclusive co-branded merchandise. Think stylish shirts, hats, adventure-ready bags, and more — perfect for explorers of all ages. Take a sneak peek at some of the exciting new products!  

Duffy and Friends fans – this one is for you! The Disney Adventure will be home to the first-ever dedicated Duffy and Friends Shop. Expect exclusive merchandise that showcases Duffy and all his friends in adorable nautical-themed outfits, making this a can’t-miss spot for collectors and fans alike.  

Concierge guests will be treated to an elevated shopping experience with access to two exclusive boutiques: Palace Treasures, including luxury goods and fine jewelry, and 3 Wishes, a boutique with one-of-a-kind apparel, souvenirs and collectibles.   

Popular retail venues from across the Disney Cruise Line fleet will also be onboard, including Diamonds & Wishes and Treasures Untold. These curated shops will continue to offer an elegant mix of luxury items, limited-edition collectibles, and high-end accessories for guests looking for that perfect keepsake. 

The Disney Adventure promises an unforgettable retail experience, ensuring you can take home a little piece of your Disney Cruise Line adventure. With so many unique shops and exclusive merchandise, you’ll have plenty of magical mementos to remember your journey! 

Discover more about the retail offerings onboard the Disney Adventure here.  

The Disney Adventure reached another Disney Cruise Line milestone with the installation of the stern characters — the oversized Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse — on the back of the ship, and we’re bringing you behind the scenes for a first look at the process.

The 18-foot-tall and 12-foot-wide anchor fixture was carefully lifted by the Meyer Wismar shipyard team using cranes to then bolt to the ship’s stern. This Disney Cruise Line tradition adds an extra touch of magic to the exterior, as different beloved Disney characters can be found on the stern of each ship across the fleet. The Disney Adventure is the first Disney Cruise Line ship to feature the captains as the stern characters.  

The Walt Disney Imagineering team included some can’t-miss details on the incredible statue, from the dripping yellow filigree paint to the bows adorned to Captain Minnie’s shoes.

As you can see, the characters are in their iconic captain looks, hard at work putting the final touches on the ship’s stern filigree with their larger-than-life paint brushes.

Today, April 19th, 2025, Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse, joined by cheering spectators, welcomed the Disney Adventure as it floated out of Meyer Werft’s hall in Wismar, Germany, and into the shipyard harbor.

The moment was celebrated with fireworks as a tugboat carefully guided the ship’s bow out of the building, eventually docking in the location where it will stay for the next few months while the team continues construction on what will be the largest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line fleet.  

The team has an exciting few weeks ahead as they begin making some major updates to the ship’s exterior. One of the most anticipated milestones is the installation of the iconic Disney Cruise Line funnels on the upper decks. But this time, it’s not just the classic two funnels—Disney Adventure will feature four funnels!

And there’s more magic on the horizon. Soon, we will start to see the addition of the iconic yellow lifeboats on the sides of the ship and thrilling new attractions, including Marvel Landing’s Groot Galaxy Spin and Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever coaster, Ironcycle Test Run.  

This exciting construction milestone brings the Disney Adventure one step closer to setting sail—and to welcoming guests in 2026 in Singapore!