Disney Cruise Line welcomed its new ship, the Disney Treasure with a christening celebration at the Hudson River in New York City.
Guests were treated to a “larger-than-life light show” depicting the stars and icons of beloved Disney adventures represented on board the new ship, including “Aladdin,” “Haunted Mansion,” “Moana” and “Coco.”
The dazzling tribute was brought to life by a synchronized showcase of 1,000 drones set to a stirring medley of inspiring Disney songs.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks lent her own star power to the celebration with a powerful live rendition of “Live the Adventure,” the original anthem of the Disney Treasure.
Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, said: “For more than 100 years, Disney stories have filled the world with joy and wonder, capturing the hearts and imaginations of generations across every continent.
“And since the launch of the Disney Cruise Line in 1998, our ships have become brand ambassadors that bring our world-class storytelling and the immersive nature of our theme parks to new audiences in new places all over the world.
“We also know that at the heart of everything we do at Disney are the dedicated Cast Members and employees who create the magic that brings joy to millions of people around the globe, and we are proud to honour our employees as the official godparents of the Disney Treasure.”
The Disney Treasure Christening Spectacular culminated in the drones forming a 65-foot-tall champagne bottle that burst into a grand finale of bubbling pyrotechnics.
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences said: “This is an unprecedented era of growth for Disney Experiences, and a dramatic period of expansion at Disney Cruise Line.
“We are more than doubling our fleet to 13 ships by 2031 so that we can bring Disney cruise vacations to even more families across the globe.
With the Disney Treasure, we continue to deliver an unparalleled family vacation at sea through the magic of Disney storytelling. The memories our guests create onboard this stunning ship will last a lifetime.”
The Disney Treasure is the sister ship to the Disney Wish (launched in 2022) and the Disney Destiny (setting sail in Nov. 2025).
Guests can look forward to an original Broadway-style retelling of “Moana;” immersive dining experiences inspired by Pixar’s “Coco” and Marvel Super Heroes; a splashtacular Mickey Mouse-themed water attraction; signature fireworks at sea; imaginative clubs for kids of all ages; and an all-new collection of Disney Parks-inspired lounges for adults, including the first-ever inspired by the Haunted Mansion.
The ship embarks on its maiden voyage on December 21, followed by an inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida.
The Disney Treasure is part of a multi-year expansion of the award-winning fleet, which currently includes six ships and seven more ships on the way by 2031.
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