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A the norse god has kidnapped me cruise Ship, but no one is panicking. Instead, guests are eagerly holding up their smartphones in awe. MiracleThe mythological character Loki roams the Grand Hall to inspect his prisoners.
As welcomes go, it’s a little more hostile than the clapping squad you usually get, but I like it.
This is the seventh ship disney cruise line fleet and the third in the Wish series. Desire was a subject of magic and treasure While dedicated to adventure destiny – with a capacity of 144,000 gross tons and approximately 3,466 passengers – it’s all about heroes and villains.
As I boarded the ship from Miami for my maiden voyage to the Caribbean, a bronze statue of Marvel’s Black Panther stood proudly. Looking up, I see a chandelier made of “vibranium”, a metal unique to the Panther’s homeland, Wakanda, illuminating the statuary and shield motifs around the venue.
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It all feels deeper than that Desire And treasureThe lighting changes depending on the characters present in the area.
Loki’s entrance sets off the warm golden atmosphere of the chandeliers and the music makes it feel as if the ship is trembling. It seems as if as soon as the character leaves – after posing for several selfies – and the lighting returns to normal, the entire room stops.
This ship seems like a sweet spot for that weird point where kids would have grown up with princesses and Pixar – there’s a giant Spider-Man clinging to the stern.
That said, younger fans haven’t been left out. There’s the possibility of dancing with Minnie, Mickey and Donald at poolside and pirate parties. some gems of treasure Repeated, as if scary haunted Mansion bar. But it’s in new locations where guests can truly bring out their inner heroes and villains.
I raised a glass or two to Doctor Strange at the Sanctum Bar on deck three, a treasure trove for Marvel fans. It’s like walking into the Sorcerer Supreme’s own residence – I saw the character’s cloak of levitation, the Vishanti window seal, and floating magic books.
The bartenders are also pretty magical, with creative cocktails including the fruity Mirror Dimension – made with vodka, lychee and lemon juice – which surprisingly sparkles from your finger.
I could have spent most of my time at this location looking at the various hidden artifacts (and being entertained by the live band and trivia quizzes), but there is so much more to discover on this ship.
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I joined Captain Jack Sparrow in the pirate-themed Cask and Canon pub, discovered the map-themed ceiling and saw details like Castaway Cay (Disney’s private Caribbean island) in the tapestries. My favorite drink at this bar was the Dead Man’s Chest rum cocktail, which was presented with chocolate gold coins as a reward.
Disney villains are well served at De Ville’s Piano Lounge, with a Dalmatian-spotted piano and paw prints on the ceiling. Crowds flocked to this venue every evening in hopes of catching a glimpse of Cruella, as well as sampling devilish drinks such as the Fearless Sir Galahad, an alcohol-free Old Fashioned served in a smoke-filled glass teapot.
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There’s also the (admittedly alcoholic) Perfectly Wicked Vodka Cocktail that comes with its own makeup accessories, including lipstick and perfume. It’s high fashion on the high seas.
It’s not just Loki who can change the colors of the Grand Hall. A spooky midnight meet and greet with moody Maleficent was wrapped in green lighting, while Black Panther brought a purple hue.
I felt like a kid again as Spider-Man entered the Grand Hall, watching the venue turn red and blue as we practiced our best web shooting together.
However, I wasn’t feeling heroic enough to attend the fashion show where Cruella critiques the guests’ outfits, and I’m still in awe of the card trick performed by Dr. Facilier.
On the pool deck, I got a must-see photo with Minnie Mouse on the ship’s yellow funnel and enjoyed my thrill on the AquaMouse water coaster ride (it’s definitely faster than that). treasure,
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After drying off, I spent time looking at all the familiar characters decorating the walls of the ship. The artwork on the blue carpet behind the stairs is dedicated to the good guys from the movies toy Story, black panther And IncredibleWhile Thor and Scar dominate the green-carpeted front stairs.
The carpet also gets a thematic touch, with a giant Maleficent outside the elevators on the bad side of the ship and Mickey on the good side. These features make the ship very easy to navigate, and you can always reach the ship by following the Mickey hidden in the carpet. destinyBow of.
The decor continues in the cabins and I felt suitably gallant with it super strong man-Themed graffiti behind my bed, while other guests are honored with images mulanThe big hero 6 comic superhero and Incredible,
It’s all about the small and sometimes hidden details at Disney. I only noticed Mickey ears in the lampshade when turning off the lights one evening and, unlike many other cruise line cabins, the switches are labeled so you know which one you’re turning on or off.
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We discuss many hidden aspects of the ship over dinner, including a new lion king-Themed “Pride Lands” experience where you are transported to a decorated savannah filled with wooden carvings and acacia tree artwork. It felt like I was sitting next to Simba and the entertainers were acting out the classic movie “Circle of Life.”
It continues at the Walt Disney Theatre, where a stage show takes place. super strong man It has a score that even the most villainous of villains would struggle to sing.
The set design and effects also felt like a Broadway standard: multi-headed hydras filled the stage and clever lighting was used to alter the chorus’s clothes. Hercules’ mythical exploits were a welcome contrast to the vexing Loki, but as the god of mischief departed on the final night, he left asking: “Heroes, villains, good, evil – is it always that clear?”
Whether a hero, a villain or something in between, there will be something for you on this cruise ship.
how to do it
four night cruise disney destiny with Virgin Atlantic The holiday, which includes Virgin Atlantic economy class flights from London Heathrow to Miami and accommodation the night before sailing, costs £5,384 for a family of four.
Prices are based on departure on 30 September 2026.
This piece was first published in November 2025 and has been revised and updated.