Disney Cruise Line reveals more plans for new ship Destiny — including a surprise home port

30.07.2024 - 14:39 / thepointsguy.com / Sharon Siskie / Disney Cruise

Big news, Disney Cruise Line fans: You'll soon be able to sail out of Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades on a brand-new Disney ship.

The cruising arm of vacation giant Disney on Tuesday announced that the third vessel in its new Triton Class of ships, Disney Destiny, will sail out of the South Florida port when it debuts in late 2025.

The deployment of the 144,000-ton vessel to the port will mark the first time Disney has placed a new ship in a port other than Port Canaveral, its main hub.

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It comes as Disney rapidly ramps up year-round operations out of Port Everglades. Disney in November began operating out of Port Everglades on a year-round basis for the first time with sailings on its 13-year-old Disney Dream and, later, the 25-year-old Disney Magic.

The move coincided with the opening of Disney's first dedicated cruise terminal at the port.

Port Everglades is only the second port in the world where Disney has operated year-round — the other being Port Canaveral.

Disney on Tuesday also announced new hero-themed venues planned for Disney Destiny that won't be found on the two earlier ships in the Triton Class series. They include a first-of-its-kind dining experience inspired by the Disney hit animated film "The Lion King" and a confection outlet themed to "The Incredibles."

As previously announced, Disney Destiny will have a "heroes and villains" theme that will make it unique among the Triton Class ships.

"Enchantment" is the theme of the first ship in the Triton Class series, the two-year-old Disney Wish, taking its inspiration from Disney's timeless tales of wishes come true. "Adventure" is the theme of the second ship in the series, the soon-to-debut Disney Treasure, taking its inspiration from Walt Disney's love of exploration.

The new hero-themed venues announced for Disney Destiny on Tuesday are the first of several new venues for the ship, which are expected to be announced this week in a multiday reveal of its new features.

"For the Disney Destiny, we will introduce brand-new cruise experiences inspired by the legends and legacies of some of Disney's most iconic heroes and villains," Sharon Siskie, Disney Cruise Line's senior vice president and senior manager, said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "From the dining rooms to the staterooms and everywhere in between, guests aboard our new ship will be surrounded by extraordinary storytelling paired with the signature service and family-fun adventures that are hallmarks of a Disney Cruise vacation."

To be called "Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King," the new dining experience planned for Disney Destiny will take place in a savanna-inspired venue that "will