Wakanda forever! Disney Cruise Line reveals Marvel-themed atrium, Tower Suite and more for new Disney Destiny

01.08.2024 - 15:35 / thepointsguy.com

Ready the vibranium. If you've been anxiously waiting to hear how Disney Cruise Line will incorporate Marvel characters into the "Heroes and Villains" theme of its new Disney Destiny cruise ship, brace yourself: Today's the day.

Thursday, the line released details about the new 144,000-ton vessel's Grand Hall atrium statue, Marvel-themed lounges and the inspiration behind the decor in the luxurious Tower Suite, which is in the ship's funnel. It's the third of a series of recent announcements from the line.

You'll also find out which Marvel hero will grace the ship's stern. (Let's just say my "Spidey sense" is tingling.)

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The moment passengers board Disney Destiny, they'll feel like they're taking a trip to Wakanda, the fictional country that's home to King T'Challa (the Black Panther) and vibranium, a rare (and also fictional) metallic ore with incredible strength.

Inspired by the movies' costuming, the Grand Hall atrium, which welcomes passengers onto the ship, will have pillars adorned with metalwork that's designed to look like the armor and stacked jewelry for which Wakanda is known.

Overhead, colorful lighting effects will spring from a vibranium-inspired fixture, and a statue of the Black Panther will stand watch.

The cruise line bills the Grand Hall as a "living theater" where passengers can interact with a variety of live heroes and villains throughout each sailing.

Nearby, Saga — a two-deck entertainment venue also based on Wakanda — will serve as a hub for daytime family activities before transforming into an adults-only venue at night.

The Sanctum, a new lounge with ties to Doctor Strange, offers a focus on sorcery and mystical artifacts. A circular mirror behind the bar is reminiscent of Doctor Strange's New York Sanctum, and cruisers who pop in for a visit can expect a variety of surprises.

In addition to hosting activities throughout each voyage, the centrally located space will also serve alcoholic beverages and coffee.

When Disney decided to take over one of the smokestacks on Disney Wish — the first ship in the Wish Class, of which Disney Destiny and Disney Treasure are also part — with a lavish suite, fans of the cruise line were hooked. There's only one on each Wish Class ship (some vessels in other classes will soon receive one), each with a different theme, making them superexclusive — and superexpensive.

The Destiny Tower Suite theme is based on "Iron Man," with design and decor drawing from Tony Stark's industrial designs. Positioned in the ship's forward funnel, the one-of-a-kind apartment-style accommodations will offer incredible views through a two-story window plus nearly 2,000 square feet of space