PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. – It was a mightiest of welcomes to the Disney Cruise Line fleet.
During the official christening ceremony for the Disney Destiny on Monday, dazzling scenes from favorite Disney stories were brought to life with drones, projections, and music.
Pop-rock versions of classics from “Hercules,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Black Panther,” Pirates of the Caribbean, and more provided the perfect soundtrack for the show.
[WATCH: Hero Minnie, Disney Destiny make Florida debut at Port Canaveral]
The ship recently completed its 5,000-nautical-mile voyage from Europe. Before arriving at its homeport at Port Everglades, it made a special stop in Port Canaveral . The Destiny is the third ship in Disney Cruise Line’s Triton class , alongside the Wish and Treasure , which sail from Port Canaveral.
The Disney Destiny, a new addition to the expanding Disney Cruise Line fleet, will embark on its maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 20, 2025, followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. The ship draws on the legacies of Disney’s larger-than-life heroes and villains to forge one-of-a-kind vacation experiences for families. (Disney) © Disney (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) The Destiny’s inaugural sailing departs Nov. 20, showcasing a Disney heroes and villains theme on four- and five-night Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises.
The ship will debut new entertainment such as “Disney Hercules,” a Broadway-style show, and Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King, a dining experience celebrating the music of “The Lion King.”
For booking information, click here .
In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops Sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday.
Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
About the Author Haley Coomes headshot
Haley is a digital content producer for ClickOrlando.com and first started as a News 6 producer in October 2014. She's a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism. She specializes in theme parks and lifestyle writing.
'Intoxicated' driver speeds onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked plane ▶ 0:24
'Intoxicated' driver speeds onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked plane
Shot while working: Two window installers recovering after being shot in Winter Park ▶ 1:05
Shot while working: Two window installers recovering after being shot in Winter Park
Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mail ▶ 0:20
Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mail
Ask Trooper Steve: What are the limitations of a spare tire? ▶ 1:10
Ask Trooper Steve: What are the limitations of a spare tire?
Travelers turn to Brightline trains as airport lines, gas prices rise ▶ 0:42
Travelers turn to Brightline trains as airport lines, gas prices rise
Orange County commissioners could resolve firefighters’ contract dispute ▶ 0:45
Orange County commissioners could resolve firefighters’ contract dispute
'It's unfortunate': Woman dies after shootout with police in Florida ▶ 0:41
'It's unfortunate': Woman dies after shootout with police in Florida
Orange County finds unpermitted work at Rialto apartments amid structural concerns ▶ 0:31
Orange County finds unpermitted work at Rialto apartments amid structural concerns
ITS OFFICALLY WILDFIRE SEASON ▶ 1:02
ITS OFFICALLY WILDFIRE SEASON
Deltona residents ask for protections after repeated foul baseball damage ▶ 1:00
Deltona residents ask for protections after repeated foul baseball damage
ICE AGENTS DEPLOYED TO MAJOR AIRPORTS ▶ 1:00
ICE AGENTS DEPLOYED TO MAJOR AIRPORTS
Volunteers use their skills to help spruce up Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee ▶ 2:16
Volunteers use their skills to help spruce up Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee
Deltona residents ask for protections after repeated foul baseball damage ▶ 1:00
Deltona residents ask for protections after repeated foul baseball damage
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin brings new tech to Disney’s Magic Kingdom ▶ 0:50
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin brings new tech to Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Fresh Pasta in a food court? Dal Moros at Mall at Millenia serves Italy in a box ▶ 0:35
Fresh Pasta in a food court? Dal Moros at Mall at Millenia serves Italy in a box
GROVELANDS $1.4 MILLION FUND FROM KROGER ▶ 0:35
GROVELANDS $1.4 MILLION FUND FROM KROGER
Daytona Beach passes emergency youth curfew ordinance after chaotic spring break weekend ▶ 0:55
Daytona Beach passes emergency youth curfew ordinance after chaotic spring break weekend
MEET 'DEMON SLAYER' VOICE ACTOR AT MEGACON ORLANDO ▶ 0:20
MEET 'DEMON SLAYER' VOICE ACTOR AT MEGACON ORLANDO
UCF Knights return to the NCAA basketball tournament for first time since 2019 ▶ 1:34
UCF Knights return to the NCAA basketball tournament for first time since 2019
6 Things To Do: March 20-22 ▶ 0:43
6 Things To Do: March 20-22
Body of fallen soldier returns home to Polk County ▶ 0:52
Body of fallen soldier returns home to Polk County
Pulse nightclub demolition begins as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial ▶ 1:06
Pulse nightclub demolition begins as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial
After weekend chaos in Daytona Beach, Volusia County sheriff urges event promoter to stop ▶ 0:52
After weekend chaos in Daytona Beach, Volusia County sheriff urges event promoter to stop
Here’s what happens to kids arrested for making threats at school ▶ 0:33
Here’s what happens to kids arrested for making threats at school
City’s handling of chaotic Daytona Beach weekend questioned amid pop-up event, shootings ▶ 0:36
City’s handling of chaotic Daytona Beach weekend questioned amid pop-up event, shootings
Previous photo Next photo
