First look: Pictures of Disney Treasure, Disney’s new ship

Last night, Disney Cruise Line christened its new ship, the 4,000-passenger Disney Treasure, in a glittering ceremony at Manhattan’s Pier 66, complete with a drone show and a live performance by Jordin Sparks, singing the ship’s theme song. Today, TPG got a preview of the ship and tried out its much-anticipated new spaces, including the Haunted Mansion Bar and the Plaza de Coco restaurant.

Disney Treasure shares the same layout as its sister ship, Disney Wish, but its interior spaces have a different decor and theme. The ship is dedicated to adventure and exploration, and some of its signature beams are inspired by the iconic Disney theme park.

Here, we give you a first look inside the new Disney ship with photos from our cruise. Stay tuned — TPG will be reporting on the actual cruise in December when we’ll be able to hear the locations in full action.

First impressions

The Grand Hall of Disney Treasure evokes the palaces of Africa and Asia, with a not-so-secret nod to Disney’s “Aladdin.” The central carpet features a fountain, and an intricate chandelier pays homage to six of the current Disney Cruise Line ships.

In addition to being everyone’s first impression of the ship after boarding, the Grand Hall is home to a variety of performances, including live music and storytelling by the new characters, Coriander and Sage. (They will play after-hours stories with the adults.)

From the Grand Hall, guests can take multiple routes to experience the Disney Treasure Tour.

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Disney Treasure Restaurants

Plaza de Coco

Plaza de Coco is a Mexican-inspired restaurant based on the movie “Coco” and is the ship’s newest addition to the featured dining rotation. The space is warm and inviting with rich colors, and the hallway leading to the space sets the tone for the meal to come, complete with family photos and an ofrenda.

Dining here will include live mariachi music and dancing from the cast of the movie “Coco”, with two separate performances because guests will have dinner here twice a week during the cruise. The first show has a family theme, while the second one celebrates Dia de los Muertos.

Don’t miss the croquetas and the bittersweet chocolate pudding.

The world of Marvel

The Worlds of Marvel restaurant was removed from Disney Wish and returns from Treasure. The venue will feature the same show as Wish, “Quantum Encounter,” and a second “Guardians of the Galaxy” show titled “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix.”

We’ve seen a new show, which is sure to bring out all the good vibes with the lovable Groot. Between scenes, test your knowledge with superhero trivia.

Jumbeaux sweets

Jumbeaux’s Sweets is a new ice cream and candy shop inspired by Jumbeaux’s Cafe in the movie “Zootopia.” You can order all kinds of ice cream, sundaes in souvenir containers and much more.

While you’re here, look for lemmings.

Disney Treasure Bars

The Skipper Society

Disney Treasure introduces a number of new, immersive bars with fun Disney themes. The Skipper Society was inspired by Disney’s Jungle Cruise and its brilliant skippers.

Expect plenty of puns and bad jungle-themed drinks. For a snack, try waffles topped with nutella.

Periscope Pub

The Periscope Pub takes its theme from Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” (and Disney’s 1954 movie version of the book and theme park).

The bar is a place to order craft beers, as well as pub food for a little more money, like a burger or soft pretzel. Don’t forget to look up as you never know what creatures will be swimming up.

The Haunted Mansion Parlor

The Haunted Mansion Parlor at Disney Treasures takes a sea-going approach to the Haunted Mansion theme park attraction.

The bar show, complete with series and the legend of the massacre at sea, appears in five-minute increments over the course of 1.5 hours. Families are welcome to enjoy the spooky atmosphere and fun sodas and mocktails until 9 pm when the space becomes adults only.

Scat Cat Lounge

Just off the ship’s Grand Hall, the Scat Cat Lounge is inspired by Disney’s animated film “The Aristocats”.

A great place to enjoy jazz piano and cocktails served in cat glasses. Signature drinks include tea-themed cocktails.

Other bars on board include Hei Hei Cafe and Jade Cricket Cafe.

Disney Treasure Rooms

Disney Treasure will have 1,256 cabins and suites ranging from windowless interior cabins to a two-story cabin in the ship’s funnel. The cabin design will include scenes from Disney movies such as “Aladdin,” “Pocahontas,” “Finding Nemo,” “Up,” “Luca” and “Encanto.”

The Concierge Suites will feature nods to “The Lion King,” while the four Royal Suites pay homage to the tigers found in “The Jungle Book” and “Aladdin.”

The Royal Suites are stunning two-story suites with a living area downstairs and a sleeping area upstairs, and a large balcony with a hot tub.

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The most important space on the ship will be the two-story Tomorrow Tower Suite. The nearly 2,000-square-foot, multi-room suite features a futuristic design inspired by Epcot and can sleep up to eight guests. Due to its location in the funnel of the ship, it does not come with a private balcony.

Public areas

Swimming pool and AquaMouse

The Disney Treasure pool deck isn’t just a watery playground, it’s perfect for cooling off on hot days. It’s also the space for Disney’s signature desk parties, including Pirate Night shows with fireworks.

Water ride AquaMouse returns to Disney Treasure for the third, new installment in its rotation of animated shorts. Called “Curse of the Golden Egg,” the cartoon will follow Mickey and Minnie as they search for a lost treasure inside an ancient temple.

Kids in diapers will have a blast in the Toy Story-themed splash zone; I’m sure other adults will be tempted to play here, too.

Disney’s Oceaneer Club is one of the oldest kids’ clubs in the travel industry, and Disney Treasure’s youth areas are no different. Like Disney Wish, kids (and adults) can enter the club via a slide from the Grand Hall.

Inside, a warren of charmingly themed rooms offer plenty of programming, from the Imagineering Lab to the Marvel Academy and Fairytale Hall. Kids can design a theme park ride and test it out in the ride simulator, or make their own superhero suit.

Adults can sample the delights during opening hours; besides, the Oceaneer Club is for kids only.

Parents can drop off babies and toddlers at It’s a Small World Nursery for supervised sleep and playtime for an hourly fee.

Sarabi is a two-story “Lion King” themed boardwalk activity area.

Wide range of style shows

Disney Treasure will premiere “Disney The Tale of Moana” as its new Broadway-style musical. We got a glimpse of Act 1, and the sets, puppets, costumes and choreography are amazing. The cast is one of the most diverse Disney has ever had on board, and Disney made sure cultural advisors of Hawaiian and Samoan descent were involved in the music and choreography choices.

Other shows on the ship will be “Seas the Adventure” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

Disney Treasure will embark on its maiden voyage on Dec. 21, and will spend its maiden voyage alternating a week in the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Families and passengers of all ages will love this ship for its warm, welcoming decor and cleverly themed spaces.

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