This year, as a Christmas present, I was gifted a rare experience I doubted I'd ever get a chance to try: dining at the exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland.
12.12.2024 - 21:33 / thepointsguy.com
Disney Cruise Line has done it. Disney Treasure, a new ship designed for seven-night adventures, has reset the bar for top-of-the-line Disney cruise adventures. It's certainly my new favorite ship in the line's fleet.
The cruise line found inspiration in the settings of some of Disney's most-loved stories, such as "Aladdin," and classic theme park attractions, such as Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise, and brought them to the sea on the new Disney Treasure, which officially sets sail on its maiden voyage later this month.
But that's just the beginning of what puts Treasure in a class of its own.
I've sailed on (almost) every Disney Cruise Line ship, including both of its newest ships — Disney Wish and now Disney Treasure — so I've seen what this cruise line can do. Here are four all-new offerings you'll find only on Treasure that, when combined, bumped the ship to the top spot in my Disney Cruise Line fleet lineup.
Surprise! I'm not going to start by telling you how much I love the new Haunted Mansion-themed bar on Disney Treasure, though I do enjoy it.
What has catapulted Disney Treasure to favorite Disney ship status isn't any one bar, restaurant, space or attraction. Instead, it's the experience you live from bow to stern via the bold yet warm and inviting colors, patterns and textures found throughout the vessel.
While the footprint of Disney Treasure is the same as that of Disney Wish, the look and feel are entirely different. It's almost like comparing the Magic Kingdom and Epcot — they are both theme parks at Disney World but offer entirely different vibes.
Disney Wish is unquestionably beautiful and lovely, but it invokes the story of Cinderella, princesses, storybook castles and fairy tales. While Wish features plenty of intricate detailing, my photos also reveal areas with more plainly colored walls and carpets than I saw on Treasure.
On Disney Treasure, you are met with layers of intricacies set against a backdrop of vibrant details. In fact, it feels like you've boarded a vessel that isn't in search of treasure; it's already found plenty.
The jewel tones, rich color palette and thoughtful designs remind you of some of the most adventurous Disney stories. The Grand Hall evokes the fictitious city of Agrabah from "Aladdin," with its carpet design representing the flowing fountain from Jasmine's garden. But if you aren't as into that story, you can just as easily view the space as a nod to destinations like Morocco, Africa and Asia and the spirit of adventurous travel they convey.
You don't need to connect the design with Disney's stories to get the full effect — but if you're a Disney fan, the thoughtful details will take your experience to the next level.
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This year, as a Christmas present, I was gifted a rare experience I doubted I'd ever get a chance to try: dining at the exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland.
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