1 00:00:01,335 --> 00:00:03,337 [♪ theme music playing] 2 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:08,967 -[child gasps] -[panther growls] 3 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:18,519 [Groot chuckles] 4 00:00:25,192 --> 00:00:26,485 [♪ theme music ends] 5 00:00:26,568 --> 00:00:28,153 [ship horn blows] 6 00:00:29,988 --> 00:00:33,617 [Walt Disney] We know what our goals are. We know what we hope to accomplish. 7 00:00:35,953 --> 00:00:40,582 It seems like only yesterday that Disneyland was just an idea 8 00:00:40,666 --> 00:00:42,417 and some plans on paper. 9 00:00:46,463 --> 00:00:49,633 [narrator] Through the years, every choice, every story, 10 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:52,886 every mouse-eared gamble steered Disney 11 00:00:52,970 --> 00:00:54,513 towards something bigger. 12 00:00:54,596 --> 00:00:56,181 Disney Cruise Line. 13 00:00:56,265 --> 00:00:59,810 [narrator] Launched in 1998, the fleet had grown into six ships. 14 00:00:59,893 --> 00:01:02,562 Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. 15 00:01:02,646 --> 00:01:04,898 -[narrator] Not to mention… -…Disney Wish, Disney Treasure. 16 00:01:04,982 --> 00:01:06,900 [narrator] But with the seventh one on the way, 17 00:01:06,984 --> 00:01:09,152 where would Disney Cruise Line go next? 18 00:01:09,236 --> 00:01:12,906 We really needed to lean in to our Disney storytelling. 19 00:01:12,990 --> 00:01:15,033 That's where we can go the next step. 20 00:01:15,701 --> 00:01:18,579 We had so many great things to offer our guests. 21 00:01:18,662 --> 00:01:20,539 And so, in designing the ships, 22 00:01:20,622 --> 00:01:22,916 we made sure that there was something for everyone. 23 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:24,876 Many new chapters will be added. 24 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:28,046 And, of course, we had our Disney storytelling and characters 25 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:29,214 throughout the ship. 26 00:01:29,298 --> 00:01:31,717 Storytelling is core to everything that we do 27 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:34,261 -at Disney, and at Imagineering. -That's it! 28 00:01:34,344 --> 00:01:37,931 It's about creating immersive stories that become shared experiences. 29 00:01:38,015 --> 00:01:39,600 [narrator] The seventh ship in the fleet would 30 00:01:39,683 --> 00:01:42,936 take storytelling experiences to a whole new level. 31 00:01:43,020 --> 00:01:44,730 Bringing to life new heroes. 32 00:01:44,813 --> 00:01:46,023 Who doesn't love Spider-Man? 33 00:01:46,106 --> 00:01:47,774 -Hercules! -Black Panther. 34 00:01:47,858 --> 00:01:51,570 [narrator] And some classic villains finally get their moment in the spotlight. 35 00:01:51,653 --> 00:01:53,780 We dance, we kiss, we schmooze, we carry on, we go home happy. 36 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:54,865 What do you say? Come on. 37 00:01:54,948 --> 00:01:58,160 [narrator] Drawing from the Disney stories that lit up movie screens 38 00:01:58,243 --> 00:02:01,163 and the imaginations of kids watching them. 39 00:02:01,246 --> 00:02:04,416 Since I was a kid, I've always loved Cruella. 40 00:02:04,499 --> 00:02:06,209 I was the kid wearing the Spider-Man Underoos. 41 00:02:06,293 --> 00:02:08,795 [narrator] And some of those kids didn't just dream. 42 00:02:08,879 --> 00:02:11,673 I didn't know what it was but I knew I wanted to do it. 43 00:02:11,757 --> 00:02:14,968 -[narrator] They decided… -I gotta do this. This is so cool. 44 00:02:15,052 --> 00:02:16,970 [narrator] Fast forward a few years later, 45 00:02:17,054 --> 00:02:20,641 and there they are stepping aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship. 46 00:02:20,724 --> 00:02:23,769 Not as passengers, but as storytellers. 47 00:02:23,852 --> 00:02:26,521 Almost as if it was destiny. 48 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:28,148 Talk about destiny. 49 00:02:28,231 --> 00:02:29,358 It gives me the chills. 50 00:02:29,441 --> 00:02:31,526 This is what I've always dreamed of doing. 51 00:02:31,610 --> 00:02:34,363 [narrator] But to see what magical tales they tell, 52 00:02:34,446 --> 00:02:37,783 like all good stories, we have to start at the beginning. 53 00:02:38,617 --> 00:02:42,996 By the mid-2010s, Disney's film studio had expanded with… 54 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:44,414 -Pixar. -Lucasfilm. 55 00:02:44,498 --> 00:02:45,749 Marvel Studios. 56 00:02:45,832 --> 00:02:48,543 With early prep for a new streaming service, 57 00:02:48,627 --> 00:02:51,338 and the growing success of Disney Cruise Line, 58 00:02:51,421 --> 00:02:54,591 Disney had become a true entertainment empire. 59 00:02:54,675 --> 00:02:58,261 The acquisitions have given us so many more stories to tell 60 00:02:58,345 --> 00:03:03,767 and provided us with, you know, so much more to essentially create from. 61 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:07,104 How could they resist not expanding even more? 62 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:10,190 Guests are always asking what will we think of next. 63 00:03:10,273 --> 00:03:12,651 We had so many things to tap into. 64 00:03:12,734 --> 00:03:17,155 We can actually use even more of our intellectual property 65 00:03:17,239 --> 00:03:18,990 across a larger fleet. 66 00:03:19,616 --> 00:03:24,121 [narrator] In 2016, Disney unveiled an entirely new class of cruise ships. 67 00:03:24,204 --> 00:03:25,539 The Wish Class ships. 68 00:03:25,622 --> 00:03:27,958 We were building three ships in this Wish Class. 69 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:30,877 [narrator] And to build these next storytelling vessels, 70 00:03:30,961 --> 00:03:33,296 Disney went back to the same shipyard 71 00:03:33,380 --> 00:03:35,507 that brought their most recent ships to life. 72 00:03:35,590 --> 00:03:36,883 Meyer Werft shipyard. 73 00:03:36,967 --> 00:03:39,052 [narrator] In Papenburg, Germany. 74 00:03:39,136 --> 00:03:43,306 And, to dream up the interior designs, Disney called in Laura Cabo. 75 00:03:43,390 --> 00:03:46,977 I am the Portfolio Executive Creative Director. 76 00:03:47,060 --> 00:03:49,688 [narrator] Whose job title barely scratches the surface 77 00:03:49,771 --> 00:03:51,189 of what she actually does. 78 00:03:51,273 --> 00:03:56,778 That means I am the orchestra leader for hundreds of creative people 79 00:03:56,862 --> 00:03:58,864 that work across our ships. 80 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:01,575 [narrator] So, Laura grabbed her baton and got to work. 81 00:04:01,658 --> 00:04:06,913 My assessment was we really needed to lean in to our Disney storytelling. 82 00:04:06,997 --> 00:04:10,083 Our ships look very much the same on the outside. 83 00:04:10,167 --> 00:04:12,377 They all have the same beautiful Disney look. 84 00:04:12,461 --> 00:04:17,549 And I thought the next step is to really make each ship have their own personality. 85 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:21,595 And that that personality would be inspired by themes 86 00:04:21,678 --> 00:04:24,222 that run throughout the Walt Disney Company. 87 00:04:24,306 --> 00:04:26,016 [narrator] Laura and her team searched deep 88 00:04:26,099 --> 00:04:30,145 into the Disney vault for stories that could shape each ship's personality. 89 00:04:30,228 --> 00:04:31,730 The first ship in class, 90 00:04:31,813 --> 00:04:35,192 and the Wish, it's all about Disney's castle on the seas. 91 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:39,029 The theme is all about wishing for something deeply in your life 92 00:04:39,112 --> 00:04:41,448 and making those dreams come true. 93 00:04:41,531 --> 00:04:45,744 So, the next ship, we wanted it to be really about adventure. 94 00:04:45,827 --> 00:04:48,038 It was such a wonderful adventure. 95 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:49,623 That became the Treasure. 96 00:04:50,290 --> 00:04:53,668 And that was all about what really is the true treasure in life 97 00:04:53,752 --> 00:04:56,755 are those relationships with your family and friends. 98 00:04:56,838 --> 00:04:59,090 And those memories that you make together. 99 00:04:59,758 --> 00:05:02,093 And then, the third ship. That was a little harder. 100 00:05:02,719 --> 00:05:06,848 [narrator] Disney was adding a third ship to a class for the first time. 101 00:05:06,932 --> 00:05:08,809 Number seven in the fleet. 102 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:12,854 And, if it was gonna make a splash, it needed a big idea. 103 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:17,526 So, Laura Cabo and I sat down and we just started writing down words. 104 00:05:17,609 --> 00:05:19,653 Disney attributes, Disney themes. 105 00:05:19,736 --> 00:05:21,822 We pitched a lot of different things. 106 00:05:21,905 --> 00:05:24,157 Many of which, of course, never saw the light of day. 107 00:05:24,241 --> 00:05:28,954 [narrator] But, remember, Bob Iger had been unlocking new worlds for Disney with… 108 00:05:29,037 --> 00:05:30,413 -Pixar. -Lucasfilm. 109 00:05:30,497 --> 00:05:31,790 Marvel Studios. 110 00:05:31,873 --> 00:05:34,292 [narrator] To Laura and Claire, this new cast of characters 111 00:05:34,376 --> 00:05:37,838 really expanded the possibility of what kind of story 112 00:05:37,921 --> 00:05:39,798 a Disney cruise ship could tell. 113 00:05:39,881 --> 00:05:42,175 We were like, "What about this notion of heroes and villains?" 114 00:05:42,259 --> 00:05:43,885 [narrator] That one felt like a winner. 115 00:05:43,969 --> 00:05:48,890 The theme really is all about unlocking the superpowers within you. 116 00:05:48,974 --> 00:05:50,183 What is your destiny? 117 00:05:50,267 --> 00:05:52,936 [narrator] The third ship in the Wish Class would be… 118 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:54,020 [Cabo] Disney Destiny. 119 00:05:54,104 --> 00:05:56,481 [narrator] And while her sister ships had their own personalities… 120 00:05:56,565 --> 00:06:00,569 The Wish's motif is enchantment. The Treasure's motif is adventure. 121 00:06:00,652 --> 00:06:04,948 -[narrator] The Disney Destiny's motif of… -Heroes and villains. 122 00:06:05,031 --> 00:06:07,868 [howling, cackling] 123 00:06:07,951 --> 00:06:11,037 [narrator] …was a rather stark departure from the previous themes. 124 00:06:11,121 --> 00:06:13,915 This is the first time we've had a dedicated villain space. 125 00:06:13,999 --> 00:06:16,751 What we've learned over time is that our villains actually hold 126 00:06:16,835 --> 00:06:19,004 a pretty special place in our guests' hearts. 127 00:06:19,087 --> 00:06:22,549 And that, you know, sometimes being a little bad is fun. 128 00:06:22,632 --> 00:06:24,050 Precisely. 129 00:06:24,134 --> 00:06:27,637 [narrator] And, from Cruella to Thanos, to the Empire, 130 00:06:27,721 --> 00:06:30,682 villains have a way of stealing the spotlight. 131 00:06:30,765 --> 00:06:32,392 I think that's what all the villains want. 132 00:06:32,475 --> 00:06:34,561 They're kinda cute. 133 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:42,444 [narrator] New ships meant new stories. And thousands of more guests. 134 00:06:43,570 --> 00:06:45,196 As the Disney Cruise Line grew, 135 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:48,408 they went hunting for an island destination 136 00:06:48,491 --> 00:06:53,413 where guests could go beyond the beach and dive into the local culture. 137 00:06:53,496 --> 00:06:54,539 They found it in… 138 00:06:54,623 --> 00:06:57,751 Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, on the island of Eleuthera. 139 00:06:57,834 --> 00:07:02,297 [narrator] The island of Eleuthera is a narrow strip of paradise in the Bahamas. 140 00:07:02,380 --> 00:07:06,801 Known for its pink sand beaches and vibrant Bahamian charm. 141 00:07:06,885 --> 00:07:08,970 I was working with Joe Rohde at the time. 142 00:07:09,054 --> 00:07:11,681 [narrator] You mean retired Imagineer and Disney legend, Joe Rohde? 143 00:07:11,765 --> 00:07:13,141 -That's correct. -[chuckles] 144 00:07:13,224 --> 00:07:16,144 He came back and said, "This is the most magical place on the planet." 145 00:07:16,227 --> 00:07:17,395 You can hear the birds chirping. 146 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:21,191 You can hear the crabs walking in the nighttime. 147 00:07:22,108 --> 00:07:24,402 It's a serene, peaceful environment. 148 00:07:25,570 --> 00:07:29,240 [narrator] Disney didn't just want a postcard-perfect backdrop, 149 00:07:29,324 --> 00:07:33,161 they wanted to lean into Bahamian culture and actually celebrate it. 150 00:07:33,244 --> 00:07:35,705 The locals wanted to know, "Are you gonna embrace the culture 151 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:37,415 of the Bahamas and-and Eleuthera?" 152 00:07:37,499 --> 00:07:38,541 [narrator] And they delivered. 153 00:07:38,625 --> 00:07:41,711 When you come to Eleuthera, we want you to feel like you're in Eleuthera. 154 00:07:41,795 --> 00:07:43,546 If you look at the design of our buildings, 155 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:45,423 our buildings they look like conch shells. 156 00:07:45,507 --> 00:07:46,841 You know, Bahamian vernacular, 157 00:07:46,925 --> 00:07:49,302 our barbecues are named True True and True True Too. 158 00:07:49,386 --> 00:07:50,845 And those are Bahamian sayings. 159 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:54,140 [narrator] But the real pulse of the island lives in Junkanoo, 160 00:07:54,224 --> 00:07:58,269 with its vibrant colors, big beats and pure Bahamian energy. 161 00:07:58,353 --> 00:08:00,313 We do Junkanoo performances twice a day. 162 00:08:00,397 --> 00:08:02,732 -[horns playing] -[rhythmic drumming] 163 00:08:02,816 --> 00:08:04,818 And when they hear the sounds of the goatskin drums 164 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:07,070 and the horns and the cowbells starting to play, 165 00:08:07,153 --> 00:08:09,114 we see guests just coming from all over. 166 00:08:09,197 --> 00:08:11,533 So, it's really awesome to see that. They have a great time. 167 00:08:11,616 --> 00:08:14,077 [narrator] From Junkanoo to local cuisine, 168 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:17,622 Bahamian culture flows through every part of the island. 169 00:08:17,706 --> 00:08:19,791 All that the artwork that you see in the building, 170 00:08:19,874 --> 00:08:21,459 local artists from this island. 171 00:08:21,543 --> 00:08:25,672 We were very intentional of making Disney Lookout Cay authentically Bahamian. 172 00:08:25,755 --> 00:08:28,633 [narrator] Capturing the look and feel of the Bahamas was one thing, 173 00:08:28,717 --> 00:08:33,179 but Disney wanted the island's people to be a part of its story too. 174 00:08:33,263 --> 00:08:35,932 Disney providing meaningful opportunities 175 00:08:36,015 --> 00:08:38,059 throughout our communities that really tangible. 176 00:08:38,143 --> 00:08:39,644 You can see it. You can feel it. 177 00:08:39,728 --> 00:08:44,065 [narrator] From port adventures and recreation experiences to hospitality, 178 00:08:44,149 --> 00:08:46,484 opportunity was abundant. 179 00:08:46,568 --> 00:08:49,487 We've created so many jobs and so many opportunities 180 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:51,573 for this island of Eleuthera. 181 00:08:53,867 --> 00:08:56,411 Before, our children would graduate 182 00:08:56,494 --> 00:08:59,664 and they would take meaningful employment on Nassau. 183 00:08:59,748 --> 00:09:03,376 They would not come back to Eleuthera because there was no opportunity. 184 00:09:03,460 --> 00:09:06,629 You would see dilapidated buildings, no one's living there. 185 00:09:06,713 --> 00:09:09,049 It's just abandoned because people had left. 186 00:09:10,842 --> 00:09:14,345 When Disney Lookout Cay opened the first day, 187 00:09:14,429 --> 00:09:15,513 hope came alive. 188 00:09:15,597 --> 00:09:19,642 If you ride through those communities now, you see those buildings are so beautiful. 189 00:09:19,726 --> 00:09:21,436 People are now building new homes. 190 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:24,105 You can hear parents saying, "My child is gonna go to college." 191 00:09:24,189 --> 00:09:25,648 Because now they have the resources. 192 00:09:26,232 --> 00:09:29,569 The future is bright for the people of Eleuthera. 193 00:09:30,236 --> 00:09:32,489 [narrator] While the stories and culture of Eleuthera 194 00:09:32,572 --> 00:09:34,657 await every guest who steps ashore, 195 00:09:34,741 --> 00:09:36,701 they've got to get there first. 196 00:09:36,785 --> 00:09:38,703 -So it's off to Papenburg, Germany… -[sheep bleats] 197 00:09:38,787 --> 00:09:41,122 …where engineers like Philip were making sure 198 00:09:41,206 --> 00:09:43,124 the ship itself was part of the story. 199 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:46,503 [Gennotte] As a child, young boy, I would build boats and planes. 200 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,630 And there was a day where I literally was studying the plan 201 00:09:48,713 --> 00:09:50,298 of the next one I wanted to build, 202 00:09:50,381 --> 00:09:52,217 studying how I would build it. 203 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:53,676 And there was a moment thinking, 204 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:57,555 "Hold on, this drawing here, right, who-who does that?" 205 00:09:57,639 --> 00:10:01,017 [narrator] Young Philip soon discovered that was called a naval architect. 206 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:02,644 Okay, that's what I want to be. 207 00:10:02,727 --> 00:10:04,729 I'd like to try and become a naval architect. 208 00:10:04,813 --> 00:10:07,107 [narrator] And Philip didn't just chase that dream, 209 00:10:07,190 --> 00:10:09,234 he docked it from naval architect 210 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:12,070 to project manager at Walt Disney Imagineering. 211 00:10:12,153 --> 00:10:15,365 He helped steer the design of Disney's next class of ships. 212 00:10:15,448 --> 00:10:16,574 [Gennotte] We're all about stories. 213 00:10:16,658 --> 00:10:19,536 So when we started to design the Wish Class ships, 214 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:22,372 we looked at what else could we do to take it to the next level. 215 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:25,959 [narrator] Because Philip's team doesn't just design the structure of the ship. 216 00:10:26,042 --> 00:10:29,045 They cover everything from very technical, mechanical, 217 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:30,880 all the way through the entertainment systems, 218 00:10:30,964 --> 00:10:33,091 to the creative for the interiors. 219 00:10:33,174 --> 00:10:35,135 [narrator] And for the Wish Class they wanted… 220 00:10:35,218 --> 00:10:37,595 The latest technology of entertainment equipment 221 00:10:37,679 --> 00:10:38,721 for the lighting and sound. 222 00:10:38,805 --> 00:10:42,433 And to be able to offer something unique and special to our guests. 223 00:10:42,517 --> 00:10:44,144 [narrator] But it was the technology upgrades 224 00:10:44,227 --> 00:10:47,814 that the guests wouldn't notice that Philip was really excited about. 225 00:10:47,897 --> 00:10:50,316 Environmental technologies had further evolved, 226 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:52,735 so we really made a couple of big steps. 227 00:10:52,819 --> 00:10:56,281 [narrator] Every Disney ship saves energy, but on the Wish Class ships, 228 00:10:56,364 --> 00:10:58,867 they turned efficiency into an art form. 229 00:10:58,950 --> 00:11:00,660 Or maybe even a superpower. 230 00:11:00,743 --> 00:11:04,747 The next level of efficiency that we can achieve is product propulsion. 231 00:11:04,831 --> 00:11:08,042 [narrator] The Wish Class ships use a new propulsion system known as Azipod. 232 00:11:08,126 --> 00:11:09,294 This plus… 233 00:11:09,377 --> 00:11:12,046 A more hydrodynamically efficient hull shape. 234 00:11:12,130 --> 00:11:13,882 [narrator] And the use of a special coating 235 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:15,633 reduce the ship's drag in the water. 236 00:11:15,717 --> 00:11:18,094 Super efficient. Hydrodynamically, a dream. 237 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:23,016 We also realized that if we want to become more efficient overall, 238 00:11:23,099 --> 00:11:26,436 we want to include newer technology to recover heat, 239 00:11:26,519 --> 00:11:28,730 and not just let it go out into the atmosphere. 240 00:11:28,813 --> 00:11:30,315 [machinery whirring] 241 00:11:30,398 --> 00:11:33,234 [Gennotte] When engines are running, they create a lot of heat. 242 00:11:34,068 --> 00:11:37,197 So, instead of letting it go, we'll reuse it, which is awesome. 243 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:39,365 Now that's a good job. 244 00:11:39,449 --> 00:11:41,910 [narrator] That heat is used to warm the fuel 245 00:11:41,993 --> 00:11:43,661 before it's used to power the ship. 246 00:11:43,745 --> 00:11:47,540 And those super-charged efficiencies didn't stop backstage, 247 00:11:47,624 --> 00:11:52,086 they flowed straight to the guests, keeping the fun going at any time. 248 00:11:52,170 --> 00:11:55,465 The outdoor sports area, what if we bring that inside 249 00:11:55,548 --> 00:11:59,302 so it can be used at any time of the day and it can be multipurpose? 250 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:02,555 [narrator] All those clever tweaks made the Wish Class ships 251 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:05,266 the efficiency heroes of the Disney fleet. 252 00:12:05,350 --> 00:12:08,895 Power saved, performance delivered, one wave at a time. 253 00:12:08,978 --> 00:12:13,191 They are super efficient, very Disney, and still very elegant. 254 00:12:15,693 --> 00:12:17,904 [narrator] Finally, the big moment! 255 00:12:17,987 --> 00:12:23,868 Guests step aboard the Disney Destiny and are greeted by the Grand Hall. 256 00:12:23,952 --> 00:12:27,247 When I watch people come onto the Disney Destiny for the first time 257 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:31,542 and experience the Grand Hall, it is absolutely amazing. 258 00:12:31,626 --> 00:12:35,296 [Hage] The Grand Hall is the guests' first impression when they come onboard. 259 00:12:35,380 --> 00:12:37,382 They're hit with that initial wow 260 00:12:37,465 --> 00:12:40,093 and that immersion into the story of the ship. 261 00:12:40,176 --> 00:12:42,053 [narrator] And what was that story again? 262 00:12:42,553 --> 00:12:44,472 Heroes and villains. 263 00:12:44,555 --> 00:12:45,932 [laughs] 264 00:12:46,015 --> 00:12:48,977 When you think about walking into one of the cruise ships, right? 265 00:12:49,060 --> 00:12:51,896 Its elegant finishes and elegant furnishings, 266 00:12:51,980 --> 00:12:54,607 the finest tiles and marble and carpets. 267 00:12:54,691 --> 00:12:57,068 [narrator] And the pièce de résistance… 268 00:12:57,151 --> 00:12:58,569 Beautiful statue. 269 00:12:58,653 --> 00:13:02,490 [narrator] A signature of every Disney Cruise Line ship. 270 00:13:04,659 --> 00:13:08,079 And the beautiful statue for the Disney Destiny is… 271 00:13:08,162 --> 00:13:12,542 We of course brainstormed through all different kinds of characters. 272 00:13:12,625 --> 00:13:14,127 [narrator] With so many heroes… 273 00:13:14,210 --> 00:13:15,128 -Hercules. -Thor. 274 00:13:15,211 --> 00:13:16,212 -Mufasa. -Deadpool. 275 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:17,672 -Iron Man. -Cruella de Vil. 276 00:13:17,755 --> 00:13:19,215 -[record scratches] -[narrator] Oh, okay. Sure. 277 00:13:19,299 --> 00:13:22,385 -There are also villains to choose from. -Huh? 278 00:13:22,468 --> 00:13:24,345 [narrator] Making a decision on the centerpiece 279 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:25,972 for the Grand Hall was gonna be tough, 280 00:13:26,055 --> 00:13:30,268 but the stern had already found its friendly neighborhood hero. 281 00:13:30,351 --> 00:13:31,561 It's Spider-Man. 282 00:13:31,644 --> 00:13:35,231 Disney Cruise Line has been putting signature characters on the stern 283 00:13:35,315 --> 00:13:37,025 since the Disney Magic. 284 00:13:37,108 --> 00:13:38,985 Each one adding that final flourish 285 00:13:39,068 --> 00:13:41,738 like they're literally painting the ship themselves. 286 00:13:42,321 --> 00:13:46,868 But they've never called in a superhero for the job until now. 287 00:13:46,951 --> 00:13:48,870 This is so cool because this is the first time 288 00:13:48,953 --> 00:13:51,956 we've ever been able to bring a Marvel character to the stern of our ships. 289 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,207 And it's Spider-Man. 290 00:13:53,291 --> 00:13:54,625 Who doesn't love Spider-Man? 291 00:13:54,709 --> 00:13:56,711 He's the Mickey Mouse of Marvel. 292 00:13:56,794 --> 00:13:59,005 [narrator] That's a new one, I like it. 293 00:13:59,088 --> 00:14:01,799 So, how did Spidey get up there anyway? 294 00:14:01,883 --> 00:14:03,217 -Get this on both of these. -Where's he at? 295 00:14:03,301 --> 00:14:04,343 There he is! 296 00:14:04,427 --> 00:14:05,678 [narrator] What's his secret? 297 00:14:05,762 --> 00:14:07,138 I don't know if there's a secret to Spider-Man. 298 00:14:07,221 --> 00:14:09,974 [narrator] I mean, I kinda think that's his whole thing, right? 299 00:14:10,058 --> 00:14:13,728 There are so many constraints for attaching a giant Spider-Man figure 300 00:14:13,811 --> 00:14:15,521 to the back of a cruise ship that I don't know. 301 00:14:15,605 --> 00:14:17,523 [narrator] Thankfully, he doesn't have to. 302 00:14:17,607 --> 00:14:21,027 I fortunately get to strip a lot of the practical concerns out of my mind, 303 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:24,197 and just look at what's the best version of a pose, 304 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:26,783 what's it gonna look like from as many cool angles as possible. 305 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,701 [narrator] Ryan's whole gig? 306 00:14:28,785 --> 00:14:33,122 Designing Spider-Man gear for the films and cruise ships. 307 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:36,292 Spider-Man. Spider-Man's one of those classic Marvel designs. 308 00:14:36,375 --> 00:14:40,838 That is the challenge because the design is inherently incredible 309 00:14:40,922 --> 00:14:42,465 and you're just trying to do it justice. 310 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:44,592 [narrator] And for the stern of the Disney Destiny, 311 00:14:44,675 --> 00:14:46,886 he really thwipped the landing. 312 00:14:46,969 --> 00:14:49,806 [Weiss] You've got this incredible, dynamic Spider-Man, 313 00:14:49,889 --> 00:14:51,516 like, captured in frozen motion. 314 00:14:51,599 --> 00:14:54,936 And then you have the Spider-Bots, who are silly and they're comical. 315 00:14:55,019 --> 00:14:58,606 And I think that sort of balance of the humor and the levity is really fun, 316 00:14:58,689 --> 00:15:00,817 because this is also supposed to be fun. 317 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:03,319 [crowd cheering] 318 00:15:03,402 --> 00:15:07,657 I was fortunate enough to work on the design for the Spider-Man parks' suit. 319 00:15:07,740 --> 00:15:10,243 [narrator] And the suit for the parks, the ships, 320 00:15:10,326 --> 00:15:14,664 and even the Spidey on the stern all have elements that tie them together. 321 00:15:14,747 --> 00:15:18,209 But the most important thing for Ryan is that you believe. 322 00:15:18,292 --> 00:15:20,837 [Meinerding] I grew up loving Marvel characters, Marvel comics. 323 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,880 I was the kid wearing the Spider-Man Underoos. 324 00:15:22,964 --> 00:15:25,424 Having that sort of passion and-and love for them 325 00:15:25,508 --> 00:15:28,761 drives a lot of what I do to try and bring the characters to life 326 00:15:28,845 --> 00:15:30,888 and make them feel as real as possible. 327 00:15:30,972 --> 00:15:32,306 If you're gonna take a picture with Spider-Man… 328 00:15:32,390 --> 00:15:33,558 [narrator] That's John Stamos. 329 00:15:33,641 --> 00:15:35,685 …you feel like you're actually with Spider-Man. 330 00:15:35,768 --> 00:15:40,439 That was not a suit that you could just buy at a… at a costume store. [chuckles] 331 00:15:41,566 --> 00:15:44,026 [narrator] But remember the theme of the ship is… 332 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:46,112 Heroes and villains. 333 00:15:46,195 --> 00:15:48,447 -[laughs] -[narrator] Okay, Jafar, we get it. 334 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:52,493 And the Disney Destiny showcases the contrast between them 335 00:15:52,577 --> 00:15:53,786 throughout the ship. 336 00:15:53,870 --> 00:15:56,414 Our stair towers are a great example of this. 337 00:15:56,497 --> 00:16:00,001 We have different color palettes for our forward and aft stairs. 338 00:16:00,084 --> 00:16:04,130 Our forward stair is all about villains. 339 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:09,343 When we think of villains, the animation, it's a little bit more angular. 340 00:16:09,427 --> 00:16:11,637 The color palettes feel a little bit more eerie. 341 00:16:11,721 --> 00:16:14,098 You might see purple, red, green. 342 00:16:14,182 --> 00:16:16,601 And everything's a little bit more rougher in the shapes. 343 00:16:17,602 --> 00:16:22,481 We have different villains' artwork that is on each of the stair landings. 344 00:16:22,565 --> 00:16:27,028 And our elevator door etchings, the carpet patterns are much more angular. 345 00:16:27,111 --> 00:16:31,157 And then we wanted to use the color green to tie it all together. 346 00:16:31,741 --> 00:16:33,826 So our forward stairs truly is 347 00:16:33,910 --> 00:16:36,704 a celebration of a variety of different villains. 348 00:16:36,787 --> 00:16:40,291 [narrator] But, as you'll recall, there's more than one set of stairs. 349 00:16:40,374 --> 00:16:44,003 [Burkhardt] We have different color palettes for our forward and aft stairs. 350 00:16:44,086 --> 00:16:47,215 In our aft stairs, we have a blue palette. 351 00:16:47,298 --> 00:16:49,675 [Schott] There's a great Black Panther piece 352 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:53,095 that you encounter on the stairwell between Decks 3 and 4. 353 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:57,183 It is an amazing piece and is part of the story that we're trying to tell. 354 00:16:57,266 --> 00:17:01,687 As we're in the aft, blue, heroes stair, everything's a little softer. 355 00:17:01,771 --> 00:17:06,275 So if you look at a hero like, I'll use Hercules for example, 356 00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:08,194 you know, even like the details on his chin in the animation, 357 00:17:08,277 --> 00:17:10,238 everything has a nice swirl to it. 358 00:17:10,321 --> 00:17:11,948 Mickey Mouse, he's three circles. 359 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:14,575 Everything's softer, curved details. 360 00:17:14,659 --> 00:17:17,370 You may see the same patterns as the villain stair, 361 00:17:17,453 --> 00:17:19,622 but everything is done in a smoother way. 362 00:17:19,705 --> 00:17:24,043 [narrator] While the staircases keep good and evil politely separated, 363 00:17:24,126 --> 00:17:27,922 everyone knows the real drama lives in the theater. 364 00:17:28,005 --> 00:17:31,008 And on the Disney Destiny, like all Disney Cruise Line ships, 365 00:17:31,092 --> 00:17:33,844 the curtain rises on a variety of entertainment. 366 00:17:33,928 --> 00:17:37,223 Including spectacular Broadway-style shows at the… 367 00:17:37,306 --> 00:17:38,891 [Case] Walt Disney Theater. 368 00:17:38,975 --> 00:17:40,935 That's the crown jewel for us of entertainment. 369 00:17:41,018 --> 00:17:43,312 [narrator] With its sweeping art deco design, 370 00:17:43,396 --> 00:17:46,399 the Walt Disney Theater is the centerpiece of entertainment 371 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:48,985 across the Disney Cruise Line fleet. 372 00:17:49,068 --> 00:17:53,072 It's a really large theater with amazing technology. 373 00:17:53,155 --> 00:17:55,533 The shows we do there are… [exclaims] …phenomenal. 374 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:57,326 [narrator] From Frozen, 375 00:17:58,619 --> 00:18:01,998 Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Moana. 376 00:18:02,623 --> 00:18:05,960 Disney has filled its theaters with unforgettable stories. 377 00:18:06,043 --> 00:18:10,673 But on the Disney Destiny, a brand-new hero takes the stage. 378 00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:11,757 It's Hercules. 379 00:18:11,841 --> 00:18:14,635 [♪ heroic music plays] 380 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:19,724 When you think hero and you think villain, you think of Hercules and Hades. 381 00:18:19,807 --> 00:18:22,101 Yes! Hades rules! 382 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:26,022 Hercules is the quintessential heroes and villains story. 383 00:18:26,105 --> 00:18:28,149 He's one of us and also one of the gods. 384 00:18:28,232 --> 00:18:30,401 -A god? -How cool is that? 385 00:18:30,484 --> 00:18:34,697 [narrator] To bring this quintessential story to the Walt Disney Theater stage, 386 00:18:34,780 --> 00:18:36,741 Disney called in one of their own. 387 00:18:36,824 --> 00:18:39,410 I actually started as a performer in the theme parks, 388 00:18:39,493 --> 00:18:41,037 which was a pretty amazing job. 389 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,623 [narrator] Since then, Michael's stepped out of the spotlight 390 00:18:43,706 --> 00:18:46,459 and into an executive creative director role. 391 00:18:46,542 --> 00:18:48,377 Same magic, different title. 392 00:18:48,461 --> 00:18:50,796 I really did choose to take on Hercules, 393 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:52,923 'cause I really wanted to work with the directors. 394 00:18:53,007 --> 00:18:54,592 [vocalizes] 395 00:18:54,675 --> 00:18:56,719 The Wilson brothers both worked at Disney in the past 396 00:18:56,802 --> 00:18:58,346 when they were younger as performers. 397 00:18:58,429 --> 00:19:01,223 But they're truly directing and choreography visionaries 398 00:19:01,307 --> 00:19:02,600 from a contemporary standpoint. 399 00:19:03,517 --> 00:19:05,603 We were really thoughtful in adapting Hercules 400 00:19:05,686 --> 00:19:08,814 to really focus on that incredible, iconic score. 401 00:19:08,898 --> 00:19:11,817 ♪ Zero to hero Just like that ♪ 402 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:13,569 [Serna] All the songs you love are there, 403 00:19:13,653 --> 00:19:16,197 but we are adding one song that was cut from the film originally. 404 00:19:16,280 --> 00:19:17,698 -[grunts] -This is great! 405 00:19:17,782 --> 00:19:19,241 [narrator] So what's it called? 406 00:19:19,325 --> 00:19:23,996 "Shooting Star," was actually written to be what "Go the Distance" became. 407 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:27,875 We really developed "Shooting Star" as a vehicle for Meg 408 00:19:27,958 --> 00:19:29,752 to get to know her a little better. 409 00:19:29,835 --> 00:19:31,212 What do you know. 410 00:19:31,295 --> 00:19:33,172 But it's also a duet between her and Hercules 411 00:19:33,255 --> 00:19:35,549 as they're getting to know each other and falling in love. 412 00:19:35,633 --> 00:19:39,428 Sometimes at night, when it's quiet, I just like to look up at the sky. 413 00:19:40,346 --> 00:19:41,972 Any answers up there? 414 00:19:42,056 --> 00:19:43,057 Maybe. 415 00:19:43,140 --> 00:19:46,018 ♪ And I see a shooting star-- ♪ 416 00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:47,228 -[record scratches] -Wait, wait, wait, wait. 417 00:19:47,311 --> 00:19:48,938 We're not sharing this now. Are we? 418 00:19:49,021 --> 00:19:51,816 No, I don't believe so. Gotta come on to the cruise to see it. 419 00:19:51,899 --> 00:19:54,235 [Serna] One of the things we really have that's exciting in the show 420 00:19:54,318 --> 00:19:55,653 is our use of puppetry. 421 00:19:55,736 --> 00:19:57,488 I think a lot of people think of puppets 422 00:19:57,571 --> 00:20:00,324 like you would a small hand-and-rod puppet. 423 00:20:00,408 --> 00:20:02,201 [narrator] Honestly, that is what I was picturing. 424 00:20:02,284 --> 00:20:03,536 These are enormous puppets. 425 00:20:04,787 --> 00:20:10,418 We have a rock titan and an ice titan. And these are massive stilted figures. 426 00:20:11,001 --> 00:20:15,005 Puppetry has turned out to be just a really great way 427 00:20:15,089 --> 00:20:17,508 to bring our characters to life in a different way. 428 00:20:17,591 --> 00:20:19,552 [grunts, groans] 429 00:20:19,635 --> 00:20:21,846 What is great about a puppet versus a robot 430 00:20:21,929 --> 00:20:23,556 is it's a human being controlling it. 431 00:20:23,639 --> 00:20:27,685 [groans] There's nothing better than getting crushed by a rock. 432 00:20:27,768 --> 00:20:29,228 [Serna] And there's something you can't replace with that, 433 00:20:29,311 --> 00:20:32,106 the idea of a human being bringing their experience, 434 00:20:32,189 --> 00:20:33,441 their sort of performance to it. 435 00:20:34,316 --> 00:20:35,359 Big slams. 436 00:20:36,652 --> 00:20:38,946 Takes a few days to get used to something this big, 437 00:20:39,029 --> 00:20:43,325 but feels really cool and amazing being able to just swing around the puppet. 438 00:20:43,409 --> 00:20:44,785 [narrator] Yes, these puppets are big. 439 00:20:44,869 --> 00:20:46,162 These are enormous puppets. 440 00:20:46,245 --> 00:20:48,998 [narrator] Sorry, these puppets are enormous. 441 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:53,627 But Disney needed an even more enormous puppet to take on Hercules. 442 00:20:53,711 --> 00:20:58,674 Our Hydra puppet. Which is our five-headed purple beast. 443 00:20:58,758 --> 00:21:01,343 We're talking ten-feet tall. 444 00:21:01,427 --> 00:21:06,599 I'm here with our buddy, the Hydra, who will be fighting Hercules. 445 00:21:06,682 --> 00:21:08,934 -[Hercules grunts, groans] -[Phil] Keep it moving! [groans] 446 00:21:09,018 --> 00:21:11,979 And they have to eat Hercules at one point. 447 00:21:12,813 --> 00:21:14,607 And we want to see the head cut off, right? 448 00:21:15,441 --> 00:21:17,401 [narrator] Isn't this a family show? 449 00:21:17,902 --> 00:21:19,862 Slicing the head off might surprise some people. 450 00:21:19,945 --> 00:21:21,530 [grunts] 451 00:21:23,073 --> 00:21:25,075 But it's a big part of the story. 452 00:21:25,159 --> 00:21:26,327 That wasn't so hard. 453 00:21:26,994 --> 00:21:29,663 [narrator] Easy for you to say. You're a god after all. 454 00:21:29,747 --> 00:21:34,376 But after all that work, it all leads to sharing this spectacular version 455 00:21:34,460 --> 00:21:37,171 of the Hercules story for the very first time. 456 00:21:37,254 --> 00:21:38,255 [Serna] I love theater. 457 00:21:38,339 --> 00:21:40,549 To me, every new show is fresh and different. 458 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:43,093 What I love about Hercules is that while it may look different, 459 00:21:43,177 --> 00:21:45,596 it's gonna feel like the Hercules you love and know. 460 00:21:45,679 --> 00:21:49,391 I can't wait for guests to see Hercules. 461 00:21:51,685 --> 00:21:53,604 [narrator] After the show, there's nothing better 462 00:21:53,687 --> 00:21:56,232 than sinking into a cozy lounge seat. 463 00:21:56,315 --> 00:21:59,860 And here at the center of the ship is The Sanctum lounge. 464 00:21:59,944 --> 00:22:01,612 It's inspired by Doctor Strange. 465 00:22:01,695 --> 00:22:04,615 My name is Dr. Stephen Strange. 466 00:22:04,698 --> 00:22:05,699 Okay. 467 00:22:05,783 --> 00:22:08,035 [narrator] Didn't know you were a full-name kind of guy. 468 00:22:08,118 --> 00:22:10,913 [Iger] The acquisitions of Marvel resulted in us expanding 469 00:22:10,996 --> 00:22:13,499 in our entire experiences business. 470 00:22:14,542 --> 00:22:18,838 [Burkhardt] The interior design is inspired by The Sanctum in New York. 471 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:23,259 We'll choose color palettes and pull patterns and design motifs 472 00:22:23,342 --> 00:22:26,136 that are inspired by the Chamber of Relics within that building. 473 00:22:27,888 --> 00:22:32,226 The hero shot when Doctor Strange rises up and you got the window behind him… 474 00:22:34,562 --> 00:22:38,482 that is right there behind the bar, so you… Immediately that sets a tone. 475 00:22:39,441 --> 00:22:42,194 We wanted to have some magic in the space. It just felt right. 476 00:22:42,278 --> 00:22:46,240 [narrator] So Disney called in their very own illusionist extraordinaire, 477 00:22:46,323 --> 00:22:47,324 Daniel Joseph. 478 00:22:47,408 --> 00:22:49,660 My favorite Marvel character is Doctor Strange. 479 00:22:49,743 --> 00:22:51,745 Dr. Stephen Strange. 480 00:22:51,829 --> 00:22:53,747 [narrator] Literally no one calls you that. 481 00:22:53,831 --> 00:22:57,585 I started at a young age making haunted houses in our basement. 482 00:22:59,128 --> 00:23:02,047 And I would make fog machines and little animatronics 483 00:23:02,131 --> 00:23:03,424 using parts and pieces 484 00:23:03,507 --> 00:23:06,677 from things other people would throw out or give me to take apart. 485 00:23:07,386 --> 00:23:10,222 At about eight or nine years old, 486 00:23:10,306 --> 00:23:12,224 I went on a family trip to Walt Disney World, 487 00:23:12,308 --> 00:23:15,311 and we're going through the Haunted Mansion. 488 00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:18,355 [automated voice] Welcome foolish mortals. 489 00:23:18,439 --> 00:23:22,192 I'm looking all around me to try to figure out how all this is done. 490 00:23:22,276 --> 00:23:26,739 And realized there's people that do this for a living. They made this place. 491 00:23:26,822 --> 00:23:29,241 Just like I make the thing in my basement. 492 00:23:29,825 --> 00:23:32,453 Walt Disney was obviously a great storyteller, 493 00:23:32,536 --> 00:23:36,832 but he always used innovation to advance the immersion of that storytelling. 494 00:23:36,916 --> 00:23:39,126 There will always be something new and unusual. 495 00:23:39,209 --> 00:23:42,463 Constantly allowing you to go through the frame and be in the story. 496 00:23:42,546 --> 00:23:46,342 I didn't know what it was, but I knew I wanted to do it. 497 00:23:46,425 --> 00:23:49,428 [narrator] Clearly, he solved the mystery because Daniel's been conjuring 498 00:23:49,511 --> 00:23:52,431 some of Disney's coolest illusions for a while now. 499 00:23:52,514 --> 00:23:56,977 Like the Haunted Mansion Parlors on the Disney Treasure and the Disney Destiny. 500 00:23:57,061 --> 00:23:59,605 [Joseph] Creating an illusion is tricking the eye, 501 00:23:59,688 --> 00:24:05,611 tricking the senses to make you think that you're experiencing something that isn't. 502 00:24:05,694 --> 00:24:07,696 The best way to get there 503 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:11,241 is really thinking about things in a topsy-turvy way. 504 00:24:11,325 --> 00:24:12,868 [narrator] Back in The Sanctum, 505 00:24:12,952 --> 00:24:14,745 in collaboration with the food and beverage team, 506 00:24:14,828 --> 00:24:19,375 Daniel is using that topsy-turvy thinking to make a different kind of spirit float. 507 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:22,544 We were able to come up with some neat, new beverages 508 00:24:22,628 --> 00:24:25,214 that even have some special effects in them. 509 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:27,883 [narrator] Mixology meets sorcery. 510 00:24:28,384 --> 00:24:29,677 Uh, hold on. 511 00:24:30,636 --> 00:24:31,637 Come with me. 512 00:24:32,388 --> 00:24:36,141 [narrator] If you follow Strange all the way to the top of the hero stairs… 513 00:24:36,225 --> 00:24:38,394 Actually, you may want to take the elevator. 514 00:24:38,477 --> 00:24:40,938 You'll find the Disney Tower Suite, 515 00:24:41,021 --> 00:24:43,941 Disney Destiny's most luxurious accommodations, 516 00:24:44,024 --> 00:24:47,027 and the ultimate representation of the ship's theme. 517 00:24:47,111 --> 00:24:48,362 It's Tony Stark. 518 00:24:48,445 --> 00:24:50,239 We wanted something… It to feel like something that… 519 00:24:50,322 --> 00:24:51,323 Where Tony Stark would be. 520 00:24:51,407 --> 00:24:53,784 Which means having nods to the Marvel universe 521 00:24:53,867 --> 00:24:56,996 but in a very subtle, sophisticated way. 522 00:24:57,079 --> 00:24:59,915 Something that could be in his Malibu residence. 523 00:24:59,999 --> 00:25:01,709 [Crosby] A place where Tony Stark would wanna be. 524 00:25:01,792 --> 00:25:03,836 [narrator] Every hero needs a hideout. 525 00:25:03,919 --> 00:25:06,088 Every villain needs a lair. 526 00:25:06,171 --> 00:25:07,715 And, on the Disney Destiny, 527 00:25:07,798 --> 00:25:10,676 it's the villains' turn to bask in the spotlight. 528 00:25:10,759 --> 00:25:12,761 Or, at least, the dramatic lighting. 529 00:25:12,845 --> 00:25:15,389 Did you hear that, my pet? 530 00:25:15,472 --> 00:25:20,936 This is the first time we're really bringing our villains into story moments. 531 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:22,229 All hands on deck! 532 00:25:22,312 --> 00:25:24,148 This will be your home. 533 00:25:24,231 --> 00:25:26,692 -[cackles] -Let the game begin! 534 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:31,030 We are going to have opportunities for guests to encounter, to interact, 535 00:25:31,113 --> 00:25:36,243 and to play with some of the most iconic and wicked villains in the Disney canon. 536 00:25:36,326 --> 00:25:39,788 Ooh, I quiver with fear. 537 00:25:39,872 --> 00:25:42,708 [narrator] And who helps crank up that fear factor? 538 00:25:42,791 --> 00:25:46,545 Disney Live Entertainment creative director Jen Bascom, of course… 539 00:25:46,628 --> 00:25:48,922 -[laughs] -…who was brought in to work her magic. 540 00:25:49,006 --> 00:25:52,634 She's the one making sure the villains steal the show. 541 00:25:52,718 --> 00:25:55,095 We have an experience with Maleficent 542 00:25:55,179 --> 00:25:59,224 where she casts spells and the room around you literally changes. 543 00:25:59,850 --> 00:26:05,355 We want to deliver wow experiences that feel like they do in the movies, 544 00:26:05,439 --> 00:26:07,107 where it feels like magic. 545 00:26:07,191 --> 00:26:09,276 The program is called Under Her Spell. 546 00:26:09,359 --> 00:26:11,987 Will you join me in casting a spell? 547 00:26:13,113 --> 00:26:15,449 What do you know of Prince Phillip? 548 00:26:15,532 --> 00:26:18,744 -Ooh. -[audience laughs] 549 00:26:18,827 --> 00:26:23,582 [Case] Yes, you can get eye-to-eye with Maleficent if you dare. 550 00:26:23,665 --> 00:26:25,459 For me, I am actually scared of Maleficent, 551 00:26:25,542 --> 00:26:27,461 so I might hang back a little. [chuckles] 552 00:26:27,544 --> 00:26:29,546 -[cackles] -[narrator] Same. 553 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:32,424 After all that dark magic, 554 00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:36,136 guests might be ready for a breath of fresh air on deck. 555 00:26:36,220 --> 00:26:37,846 But don't head out just yet. 556 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:40,099 Cruella's inside… 557 00:26:40,182 --> 00:26:43,811 My favorite classic Disney villain is Cruella de Vil. 558 00:26:43,894 --> 00:26:45,604 Anita, darling. 559 00:26:45,687 --> 00:26:48,774 -Because she is flawed… -What? 560 00:26:48,857 --> 00:26:50,317 …she is messy… 561 00:26:50,400 --> 00:26:52,361 Why, you imbecile. 562 00:26:52,444 --> 00:26:55,114 …but she's fabulous at the same time. 563 00:26:55,197 --> 00:26:57,449 I worship furs. 564 00:26:58,033 --> 00:27:01,787 Maybe I just described myself. I don't know. [laughs] 565 00:27:01,870 --> 00:27:03,330 -It's Cruella De Vil! -Oh! 566 00:27:03,413 --> 00:27:04,665 What is this? 567 00:27:04,748 --> 00:27:07,918 Cruella De Vil, she's this larger-than-life personality. 568 00:27:08,001 --> 00:27:09,002 Very dramatic. 569 00:27:09,086 --> 00:27:10,712 [groaning] No! 570 00:27:10,796 --> 00:27:14,258 So, we wanted a space that felt like she would want to be in. 571 00:27:14,341 --> 00:27:15,717 You know, she's a fashion designer. 572 00:27:15,801 --> 00:27:20,430 So, it's got really nice, luxurious velvets and heavy textures. 573 00:27:20,514 --> 00:27:23,475 [Bascom] And the colors just feel like lipstick. 574 00:27:23,559 --> 00:27:27,521 You're just in a big Cruella kiss. [laughs] 575 00:27:27,604 --> 00:27:29,940 Now I feel as good as I look. [laughs] 576 00:27:30,023 --> 00:27:34,695 I cannot wait for guests to experience Cruella in this space. 577 00:27:34,778 --> 00:27:36,071 Oh! Brilliant, darling. 578 00:27:36,154 --> 00:27:37,698 [Burkhardt] We have "how marvelous" 579 00:27:37,781 --> 00:27:39,908 on the floor in a mosaic right when you walk in… 580 00:27:39,992 --> 00:27:41,034 How marvelous. 581 00:27:41,118 --> 00:27:43,370 …with a specific number of paw prints 582 00:27:43,453 --> 00:27:46,248 that might be significant for guests to find there. 583 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:49,167 "Fifteen puppies stolen." [laughs] 584 00:27:49,251 --> 00:27:50,627 She loves her spots, 585 00:27:50,711 --> 00:27:53,797 so you're greeted with a spotted piano right as you walk in. 586 00:27:53,881 --> 00:27:56,758 Behind the piano, we have a fiber optic 587 00:27:56,842 --> 00:27:58,760 that will look like the window of the house. 588 00:27:58,844 --> 00:28:01,388 There's a scene in the film where she walks up to the door. 589 00:28:01,471 --> 00:28:03,307 Her silhouette just kind of flashes into the space. 590 00:28:03,390 --> 00:28:05,517 So, from time to time, you'll actually see that 591 00:28:05,601 --> 00:28:07,978 with lighting in the space where she'll look like she's popping in. 592 00:28:09,062 --> 00:28:10,147 [barking] 593 00:28:10,230 --> 00:28:13,567 The Ken Anderson, hand-drawn look was so distinct. 594 00:28:13,650 --> 00:28:15,319 So, our carpet design in the space 595 00:28:15,402 --> 00:28:17,821 actually has a little bit of that hand-drawn feel to it 596 00:28:17,905 --> 00:28:19,907 with some spots mixed in as well. 597 00:28:19,990 --> 00:28:22,743 Cheerio, darlings! [laughs] 598 00:28:23,452 --> 00:28:26,747 [narrator] Of course they still have kids' spaces. 599 00:28:26,830 --> 00:28:29,333 Come on, it's Disney Cruise Line. 600 00:28:29,416 --> 00:28:34,838 Pixar and Disney are so detail-oriented. People might say it's a little crazy. 601 00:28:34,922 --> 00:28:36,965 Most everyone's mad here. 602 00:28:37,049 --> 00:28:39,343 You think that nobody will notice, but people will feel it. 603 00:28:39,426 --> 00:28:42,804 [narrator] From immersive spaces filled with your favorite characters, 604 00:28:42,888 --> 00:28:45,265 a one-of-a-kind water coaster attraction, 605 00:28:45,349 --> 00:28:48,852 -to Pixar-themed spaces like… -[Sounart] The Toy Story Splash Zone. 606 00:28:48,936 --> 00:28:50,020 [exclaiming] 607 00:28:50,103 --> 00:28:52,814 [narrator] …and an Incredibles-themed Hero Zone with… 608 00:28:52,898 --> 00:28:55,150 …an inflatable obstacle course. 609 00:28:55,233 --> 00:28:57,611 -[narrator] And… -Jack-Jack's "Cookie Num Num" game. 610 00:28:57,694 --> 00:29:00,155 [babbles] 611 00:29:00,238 --> 00:29:02,240 It's kind of like a Whac-A-Mole style game 612 00:29:02,324 --> 00:29:05,911 where you try to collect as many cookies as you can really fast. 613 00:29:07,454 --> 00:29:11,166 [narrator] When the kids are done, they can swing by Edna À La Mode Sweets 614 00:29:11,249 --> 00:29:13,377 to get their own sugar fix. 615 00:29:13,460 --> 00:29:15,003 Edna Mode. 616 00:29:15,087 --> 00:29:16,088 [gasps] 617 00:29:16,171 --> 00:29:17,673 Edna is a designer. 618 00:29:17,756 --> 00:29:20,759 This is mega-mesh. Outmoded, but very sturdy. 619 00:29:20,842 --> 00:29:24,304 Who better to design desserts than Edna? 620 00:29:24,388 --> 00:29:27,683 [scoffs] I used to design for gods. 621 00:29:27,766 --> 00:29:30,894 [Sounart] Seeing the kids actually playing in the play area 622 00:29:30,978 --> 00:29:32,854 is one of the most fun things for me. 623 00:29:32,938 --> 00:29:35,732 Hopefully, you inspire future Imagineers. [chuckles] 624 00:29:35,816 --> 00:29:37,943 [narrator] And, as with all things Disney… 625 00:29:38,026 --> 00:29:39,695 Everything comes back to storytelling. 626 00:29:39,778 --> 00:29:41,405 No matter what we're working on, 627 00:29:41,488 --> 00:29:45,242 one of the things that we ask ourselves is "What's the story behind it?" 628 00:29:45,993 --> 00:29:51,164 [narrator] And nowhere does the story shine brighter than in the Grand Hall. 629 00:29:51,248 --> 00:29:54,167 And they told us it's going to be heroes and villains. 630 00:29:54,251 --> 00:29:57,129 And that Grand Hall is gonna feel like Wakanda? 631 00:29:57,212 --> 00:29:58,380 Oh, my God. 632 00:29:58,463 --> 00:29:59,756 We are home. 633 00:29:59,840 --> 00:30:03,301 [narrator] In order to create an authentic Wakanda experience… 634 00:30:03,385 --> 00:30:05,762 We knew we needed to look deeper 635 00:30:05,846 --> 00:30:10,642 at what are, sort of, all of the iconic design, moves and details 636 00:30:10,726 --> 00:30:13,145 that we can incorporate in this grand hall. 637 00:30:13,228 --> 00:30:15,397 [narrator] So, Disney reached out to the best. 638 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,399 [Cabo] That led us to Ruth Carter. 639 00:30:17,482 --> 00:30:19,860 I am a costume designer. 640 00:30:19,943 --> 00:30:22,612 [narrator] That's the understatement of the multiverse. 641 00:30:22,696 --> 00:30:26,074 Ruth E. Carter has not one but two Oscars 642 00:30:26,158 --> 00:30:29,036 for designing the costumes for the Black Panther movies. 643 00:30:29,119 --> 00:30:30,579 Now, you may be wondering, 644 00:30:30,662 --> 00:30:35,751 "Why ask a costume designer to consult about designing a grand hall?" 645 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:40,047 For me, I'm creating the garments, uh, based on the environment. 646 00:30:40,130 --> 00:30:44,259 [narrator] And Ruth's vast experience in the world of Wakanda 647 00:30:44,342 --> 00:30:47,220 was essential to getting the details right. 648 00:30:47,763 --> 00:30:52,392 [Cabo] Just having her replay to us all the research she did for the film 649 00:30:52,476 --> 00:30:53,977 was really exciting. 650 00:30:54,061 --> 00:30:57,064 I'm a costume designer, you know, sometimes we make things up. 651 00:30:57,147 --> 00:31:00,275 But, at least with Wakanda, it was made up. 652 00:31:00,358 --> 00:31:05,280 Wakanda really doesn't exist, but it is based on a real place. 653 00:31:05,363 --> 00:31:07,115 [narrator] And real research 654 00:31:07,199 --> 00:31:11,661 that brought in ideas and cultures from all over Africa. 655 00:31:11,745 --> 00:31:15,540 Looking at the stacked jewelry, the different patterns, 656 00:31:15,624 --> 00:31:18,210 understanding colors, what colors meant. 657 00:31:18,293 --> 00:31:22,214 [narrator] The team built on the spark Ruth's ideas had ignited. 658 00:31:22,297 --> 00:31:26,593 Applying those concepts in beautiful ways throughout the Grand Hall. 659 00:31:27,552 --> 00:31:31,306 These details at the tops of the columns inspired by Queen Ramonda's crown. 660 00:31:31,389 --> 00:31:33,141 Of course we have the purple heart-shaped herb, 661 00:31:33,225 --> 00:31:34,851 the pattern that's in T'Challa's suit… 662 00:31:34,935 --> 00:31:36,561 The Okavango triangle… 663 00:31:36,645 --> 00:31:39,147 [Burkhardt] …is the pattern that makes up the glass railing. 664 00:31:39,856 --> 00:31:44,444 We created this triangle which was like the sacred geometry of Africa. 665 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:47,614 [N'Jobu] Millions of years ago, 666 00:31:47,697 --> 00:31:52,911 a meteorite made of vibranium, the strongest substance in the universe, 667 00:31:52,994 --> 00:31:54,955 struck the continent of Africa. 668 00:31:57,040 --> 00:32:00,210 Our chandelier in the space is inspired by the meteorite 669 00:32:00,293 --> 00:32:02,003 that brought the vibranium to Wakanda. 670 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:06,383 It's this beautiful sculptural piece in the space. 671 00:32:07,134 --> 00:32:08,385 It'll be color-changing. 672 00:32:08,468 --> 00:32:11,805 It'll completely transform the space, cascading rhythms. 673 00:32:11,888 --> 00:32:15,517 And then in the carpet, it radiates out like this source of energy and light. 674 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:18,019 [narrator] That light isn't just for show. 675 00:32:18,103 --> 00:32:23,900 It's what turns the Grand Hall from a hero's haven into a villain's stage. 676 00:32:23,984 --> 00:32:25,819 Depending on who's crashing the party. 677 00:32:25,902 --> 00:32:28,280 In the Grand Hall, Loki is onboard. 678 00:32:28,989 --> 00:32:31,783 Loki shows up and the whole place transforms. 679 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:35,162 And he declares himself the king of this vessel. 680 00:32:36,413 --> 00:32:38,874 It's so fun. You're gonna love it. I know I'm dying. 681 00:32:38,957 --> 00:32:41,668 I, like, want to jump out of my chair but I'm trying to be an adult. 682 00:32:41,751 --> 00:32:44,629 [narrator] Oh, go for it. It's Disney Cruise Line! 683 00:32:44,713 --> 00:32:48,008 Where a seat at the dinner table will always be waiting for you. 684 00:32:48,091 --> 00:32:50,886 Each night, you will either have dinner and a show, 685 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:52,762 or you will have a show and then dinner. 686 00:32:52,846 --> 00:32:56,183 But the main thing is is that you're in a different restaurant every evening. 687 00:32:56,266 --> 00:32:59,811 [narrator] And just like rotational dining on the other ships, 688 00:32:59,895 --> 00:33:02,856 your waiter stays with you through each night's meal. 689 00:33:02,939 --> 00:33:08,570 And while the ship still offers favorites like 1923 and Worlds of Marvel, 690 00:33:08,653 --> 00:33:13,241 the Disney Destiny takes dining to a wild new level. 691 00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:16,912 Pride Lands is our Lion King themed entertainment restaurant 692 00:33:16,995 --> 00:33:18,413 on the Disney Destiny. 693 00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:23,877 Our guests enter onto the savanna where we gather for a beautiful meal. 694 00:33:23,960 --> 00:33:27,088 When you walk in, the tapestry along the walls 695 00:33:27,172 --> 00:33:32,719 are very iconic to all the different areas of Africa that The Lion King was based on. 696 00:33:32,802 --> 00:33:34,804 [Burkhardt] The space will kind of activate. 697 00:33:34,888 --> 00:33:38,808 So, as you're having dinner, you may see items in the column come to life, 698 00:33:38,892 --> 00:33:41,645 some windows with animals appearing. 699 00:33:41,728 --> 00:33:45,398 You are immersed in this soundscape of live African drummers. 700 00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:49,319 The drum is basically the heartbeat of African culture. 701 00:33:49,402 --> 00:33:51,613 [narrator] The drums echo through the Pride Lands, 702 00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:53,740 guiding every guest to their seat. 703 00:33:53,823 --> 00:33:55,408 And, once you're there… 704 00:33:55,492 --> 00:33:57,077 [announcer] Our story begins. 705 00:33:59,162 --> 00:34:04,501 Storytellers, singers and musicians representing the African diaspora 706 00:34:04,584 --> 00:34:08,755 take the stage and bring to life the story of The Lion King. 707 00:34:09,881 --> 00:34:14,344 ♪ Till we find our place ♪ 708 00:34:14,427 --> 00:34:16,721 Now, [speaks indistinctly]! That works. 709 00:34:16,805 --> 00:34:17,806 -All right. -All right. 710 00:34:17,889 --> 00:34:20,183 [narrator] And who's the creative director leading this pride 711 00:34:20,267 --> 00:34:24,729 of storytellers, singers and musicians as guests feast each night? 712 00:34:24,813 --> 00:34:26,648 That would be Paul Bryant. 713 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:29,901 We really wanted to keep it uplifted and energetic and fun 714 00:34:29,985 --> 00:34:32,696 for the families and also for the performers. 715 00:34:32,779 --> 00:34:34,155 So there's no Mufasa. 716 00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:35,240 [Simba] Dad? 717 00:34:35,323 --> 00:34:37,575 You know the story. [laughing] I don't need… 718 00:34:38,159 --> 00:34:40,245 [narrator cries] Yeah, I do. 719 00:34:41,037 --> 00:34:44,374 I have been affiliated with The Lion King for quite some time. 720 00:34:44,457 --> 00:34:46,293 [narrator] Another epic understatement. 721 00:34:46,376 --> 00:34:50,714 Paul was the creator of the Disneyland show Tale of the Lion King. 722 00:34:50,797 --> 00:34:55,218 And now I get to do another version on the Disney Destiny. I love it. 723 00:34:55,302 --> 00:34:59,014 We took some musical numbers from the Broadway show, the film, 724 00:34:59,097 --> 00:35:04,019 and then we actually created one number that has never been heard before 725 00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:08,064 that is being introduced into this show, which is called "Serengeti Rain." 726 00:35:08,148 --> 00:35:10,775 [♪ "Serengeti Rain" plays] 727 00:35:12,193 --> 00:35:13,278 [♪ song ends] 728 00:35:13,361 --> 00:35:17,365 I'm not gonna give too much away. [laughs] 729 00:35:17,449 --> 00:35:19,451 [narrator] So, with the script and songs written, 730 00:35:19,534 --> 00:35:21,369 it was time to get the stage ready. 731 00:35:21,453 --> 00:35:24,205 Enter the illusions and effects department. 732 00:35:24,289 --> 00:35:28,793 Doing restaurants on a cruise ship is really, really difficult. 733 00:35:30,337 --> 00:35:32,464 Every single inch has to count. 734 00:35:32,547 --> 00:35:34,966 And then on top of that, all the walls are metal. 735 00:35:36,259 --> 00:35:41,389 So all these savanna vistas that are throughout the Pride Lands space 736 00:35:41,473 --> 00:35:45,268 had to be figured out super, super early on. 737 00:35:45,352 --> 00:35:47,228 I didn't want to do it with video. 738 00:35:47,312 --> 00:35:50,482 We wanted to do it in kind of an old-school theater way. 739 00:35:51,316 --> 00:35:54,819 So, we did a few mock-ups of that, where we built one of the sections 740 00:35:54,903 --> 00:35:59,741 of window and tried different fabrics, tried different printing techniques, 741 00:35:59,824 --> 00:36:03,453 and then really played with lighting and theater design 742 00:36:03,536 --> 00:36:08,541 to make this space transform into looking out into the vista of the Pride Lands. 743 00:36:08,625 --> 00:36:13,546 And then, throughout your evening kind of change to silhouetted, beautiful animals 744 00:36:13,630 --> 00:36:16,299 in grass reeds and everything like that, 745 00:36:16,383 --> 00:36:18,093 that really hearken back 746 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:22,347 to the opening scene of The Lion King, which is so iconic. 747 00:36:22,972 --> 00:36:26,184 What a great magic trick, to transform the space while you're eating. 748 00:36:26,267 --> 00:36:30,230 [narrator] And that magic extends to every detail of design. 749 00:36:30,313 --> 00:36:35,652 Transforming the dining experience into an evening in the Pride Lands. 750 00:36:35,735 --> 00:36:39,447 When we get the theme, we design the napkins, the plates, 751 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:43,702 table numbers, the centerpieces, the silverware. All those small things. 752 00:36:43,785 --> 00:36:46,538 [narrator] Turns out it really is the little things. Who knew? 753 00:36:46,621 --> 00:36:50,959 Then we go together with Entertainment, uh, we bring it on board. 754 00:36:51,042 --> 00:36:52,293 Once we get on the ship, 755 00:36:52,377 --> 00:36:56,840 there will actually be time for us to rehearse in the venue with the servers 756 00:36:56,923 --> 00:36:58,842 because everybody's doing their job. 757 00:36:58,925 --> 00:37:03,096 [Picket] Once that show starts rehearsing on stage, and we see their movement, 758 00:37:03,179 --> 00:37:06,474 we really are going to be serving around them. 759 00:37:06,558 --> 00:37:10,395 [Bryant] And make sure we're not trampling over servers, and there's not, you know… 760 00:37:10,478 --> 00:37:12,439 they're coming out with a flambé or something. 761 00:37:12,522 --> 00:37:13,690 Flambé! 762 00:37:13,773 --> 00:37:15,233 [narrator] It's kind of like choreography. 763 00:37:15,316 --> 00:37:19,446 Girl, it's all choreographed. [laughs] 764 00:37:19,529 --> 00:37:21,489 This is your chance now. Shine. 765 00:37:21,573 --> 00:37:28,037 For me, The Lion King speaks to every single ethnicity, every single race. 766 00:37:28,121 --> 00:37:30,206 It's all about family. 767 00:37:30,290 --> 00:37:33,084 So, to bring this to Disney Cruise Line 768 00:37:33,168 --> 00:37:36,838 with this authentic music, with this authentic cast, 769 00:37:36,921 --> 00:37:42,802 with this authentic sound, flavors, taste, costumes, 770 00:37:42,886 --> 00:37:48,016 is just absolutely a joy for me, a pleasure… 771 00:37:51,603 --> 00:37:52,604 and an honor. 772 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:56,024 If you can find the joy in what it is that you're doing, 773 00:37:56,107 --> 00:37:57,317 anything is possible. 774 00:37:57,400 --> 00:37:59,569 Do not tell me what is possible. Tell me the truth. 775 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:05,241 [narrator] The truth is, it's finally time to reveal the statue in the Grand Hall. 776 00:38:06,117 --> 00:38:10,371 But I'm paw-sitive you've already sniffed it out. 777 00:38:11,247 --> 00:38:12,624 It's the Black Panther. 778 00:38:12,707 --> 00:38:14,334 So strong and powerful. 779 00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:16,795 Go big or go home. 780 00:38:17,378 --> 00:38:21,049 It's our first time having a Marvel character in the Grand Hall too. 781 00:38:21,132 --> 00:38:25,345 T'Challa is very unique. He's unlike what we've done before. 782 00:38:25,845 --> 00:38:27,889 He's still a bronze sculpture, 783 00:38:27,972 --> 00:38:31,643 but he has a completely unique patina which we were very excited about. 784 00:38:31,726 --> 00:38:35,438 [Crosby] They infused these hints of purple, and when the light hits it… 785 00:38:35,522 --> 00:38:37,732 Uh, I'm not gonna pretend to be an expert on the technology of it. 786 00:38:37,816 --> 00:38:38,733 Thank you. 787 00:38:38,817 --> 00:38:41,986 [Crosby] We know from the films that Black Panther with his vibranium suit, 788 00:38:42,070 --> 00:38:43,363 when he takes a hit, 789 00:38:43,446 --> 00:38:47,242 it kind of glows purple and then it redirects that energy out. 790 00:38:48,535 --> 00:38:51,579 With the costume mixed with the sort of glowing elements 791 00:38:51,663 --> 00:38:53,915 that were meant to represent the kinetic energy 792 00:38:53,998 --> 00:38:56,251 he has stored in the suit, all that stuff looked incredible. 793 00:38:56,334 --> 00:38:57,585 He looks great. 794 00:38:57,669 --> 00:39:03,007 What I love about the sculpture on board is it really has this incredible power. 795 00:39:03,091 --> 00:39:06,386 And of course, he's got his companion of the black panther next to him. 796 00:39:06,469 --> 00:39:09,931 It's this perfect sort of blend of all of the things 797 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:11,724 we want to bring life on the ship. 798 00:39:12,642 --> 00:39:19,399 I think that sense of wow will envelop the families and the children 799 00:39:19,482 --> 00:39:24,320 that come to see Black Panther in the Grand Hall. 800 00:39:24,404 --> 00:39:25,572 [narrator] And remember, 801 00:39:25,655 --> 00:39:29,492 while the Grand Hall may shine with the Wakanda theme, 802 00:39:29,576 --> 00:39:31,119 it is built to transform. 803 00:39:31,202 --> 00:39:34,581 Ready to whisk guests anywhere, anytime. 804 00:39:34,664 --> 00:39:37,834 [Crosby] We have a lot of characters that come in and out of these spaces. 805 00:39:37,917 --> 00:39:41,629 So it had to feel like a place where, yes, Black Panther would feel at home, 806 00:39:41,713 --> 00:39:44,799 but also a lot of the Disney characters could also exist. 807 00:39:44,883 --> 00:39:46,551 There were lots of internal discussions 808 00:39:46,634 --> 00:39:51,264 about how do we bring our heroic female characters down the stairs, 809 00:39:51,347 --> 00:39:55,268 you know, past this really strong Black Panther? 810 00:39:55,351 --> 00:39:58,855 I'm a big tough girl. I tie my own sandals and everything. 811 00:39:58,938 --> 00:40:04,527 They're not just passive. They're strong women who do big things. 812 00:40:04,611 --> 00:40:06,029 Then save the world. 813 00:40:06,112 --> 00:40:09,032 [narrator] So, female characters walking past the Black Panther… 814 00:40:09,115 --> 00:40:10,950 -Not a problem. -Are you finished? 815 00:40:14,787 --> 00:40:19,584 Artwork's up, carpet's in, and the Bubble Wrap's finally coming off. 816 00:40:22,879 --> 00:40:24,589 [horn blows] 817 00:40:25,840 --> 00:40:29,928 [narrator] And the Disney Destiny, the third ship in her class 818 00:40:30,011 --> 00:40:34,557 was ready to say auf Wiedersehen to the Meyer Werft shipyard 819 00:40:34,641 --> 00:40:37,352 and head home for her christening in Fort Lauderdale. 820 00:40:37,435 --> 00:40:41,731 Welcome to the next chapter in the Disney Cruise Line story. 821 00:40:41,814 --> 00:40:45,109 [Minnie Mouse] We are ready to set sail toward our destiny. 822 00:40:46,402 --> 00:40:49,530 I christen thee, Disney Destiny! 823 00:40:49,614 --> 00:40:52,033 [audience cheers] 824 00:40:53,952 --> 00:40:56,704 [narrator] Every great story has a beginning. 825 00:40:57,372 --> 00:41:00,833 For the Walt Disney Company, it was the dreamers at the helm. 826 00:41:00,917 --> 00:41:04,087 Each one steering the company into a new era. 827 00:41:04,170 --> 00:41:06,422 From Walt's boundless imagination… 828 00:41:06,506 --> 00:41:09,968 I think Walt would love the fact that we're in the cruise business. 829 00:41:10,051 --> 00:41:12,762 [narrator] …to Michael Eisner's fearless ambition… 830 00:41:12,845 --> 00:41:15,306 If you're gonna do a cruise, make it the best. 831 00:41:15,390 --> 00:41:18,726 [narrator] …to Bob Iger's galaxy-sized vision. 832 00:41:18,810 --> 00:41:22,730 The expansion of the Disney Cruise Line is very much a part of our decision 833 00:41:22,814 --> 00:41:26,234 to turbocharge our entire experiences business. 834 00:41:26,317 --> 00:41:31,239 We're bringing Disney on the sea to so many more people around the world. 835 00:41:31,990 --> 00:41:35,827 [narrator] Each captain steered Disney's storytelling in a new direction, 836 00:41:35,910 --> 00:41:37,870 and, without even realizing it, 837 00:41:37,954 --> 00:41:42,208 was quietly shaping the destinies of ships, island destinations 838 00:41:42,291 --> 00:41:44,877 and the storytellers who'd one day sail them. 839 00:41:44,961 --> 00:41:47,964 And with more stories and more ships on the horizon, 840 00:41:48,047 --> 00:41:52,260 the magic of Disney at Sea is only just getting started. 841 00:41:54,053 --> 00:41:56,222 [♪ "Circle of Life" plays] 842 00:42:03,563 --> 00:42:07,608 It takes a village. And this is an amazing village to be a part of. 843 00:42:08,192 --> 00:42:11,988 That's what makes it so special and so exciting. 844 00:42:12,780 --> 00:42:15,158 [Joseph] If I were to tell my eight-year-old self 845 00:42:15,241 --> 00:42:18,870 when I was making these haunted houses and taking things apart and all that, 846 00:42:18,953 --> 00:42:22,582 "You're actually training yourself to do exactly the kind of thing 847 00:42:22,665 --> 00:42:25,126 you're gonna do in 30 years," 848 00:42:25,209 --> 00:42:26,377 it gives me the chills. 849 00:42:26,461 --> 00:42:29,088 [Sweeting-Miller] Disney providing meaningful opportunities 850 00:42:29,172 --> 00:42:30,631 throughout our communities, 851 00:42:30,715 --> 00:42:31,799 hope came back. 852 00:42:34,385 --> 00:42:35,845 I get emotional about this. 853 00:42:35,928 --> 00:42:38,723 Hope came back to the people of Eleuthera. 854 00:42:39,599 --> 00:42:42,143 This has really been one of those hero's journeys 855 00:42:42,226 --> 00:42:47,482 to get us to this moment on the Destiny, where it feels like a destiny fulfilled. 856 00:42:47,565 --> 00:42:51,152 It's really kind of magical and special to get to be a part of that. 857 00:42:51,235 --> 00:42:53,529 I'm truly honored and blessed to be a part of this. 858 00:42:53,613 --> 00:42:58,493 I mean, talk about your destiny. This is what I've always dreamed of doing. 859 00:42:59,744 --> 00:43:03,456 [Iger] Our cast members really tell the Disney story 860 00:43:03,539 --> 00:43:06,084 at the highest level of quality there is, 861 00:43:06,167 --> 00:43:08,419 and it just makes me extraordinarily proud. 862 00:43:08,503 --> 00:43:10,171 [roars] 863 00:43:10,254 --> 00:43:12,006 [♪ "Circle of Life" continues] 864 00:43:12,090 --> 00:43:15,802 [narrator] The cast members' stories are now set in steel and paint, 865 00:43:16,427 --> 00:43:18,763 but the guests, they're still writing theirs. 866 00:43:18,846 --> 00:43:22,767 One unforgettable moment at a time. 867 00:43:22,850 --> 00:43:24,352 Be brave. 868 00:43:25,019 --> 00:43:26,604 Chase the dream. 869 00:43:26,687 --> 00:43:27,730 I mean, honestly, it's an honor. 870 00:43:27,814 --> 00:43:28,898 It's like a dream. 871 00:43:29,482 --> 00:43:30,900 [narrator] Take the journey. 872 00:43:30,983 --> 00:43:32,151 That's why we do this. 873 00:43:32,235 --> 00:43:34,362 The ocean chose you. 874 00:43:34,987 --> 00:43:37,573 [narrator] Find your destiny! 875 00:43:40,993 --> 00:43:43,246 -[♪ "Circle of Life" ends] -[audience cheers] 876 00:43:52,547 --> 00:43:54,799 [producer] Who is your favorite Disney character, and why? 877 00:43:54,882 --> 00:43:57,552 -Oh, that's a hard one. -Ooh. 878 00:43:57,635 --> 00:43:58,678 It's a really difficult one. 879 00:43:58,761 --> 00:44:00,638 -Um… -It changes a lot. 880 00:44:00,721 --> 00:44:04,517 That's a hard question, to be asked what your favorite Disney character is. 881 00:44:12,191 --> 00:44:13,943 -I love Lilo. -Jiminy Cricket. 882 00:44:14,026 --> 00:44:15,695 -Dug from Up. -Minnie Mouse. 883 00:44:15,778 --> 00:44:19,365 Miss Daisy Duck. She knows what she wants, she knows how to get it, 884 00:44:19,448 --> 00:44:20,616 and she's just amazing. 885 00:44:26,622 --> 00:44:27,999 -Cinderella. -Stitch. 886 00:44:28,082 --> 00:44:30,084 -Dumbo. -Beaker from The Muppets. 887 00:44:30,168 --> 00:44:31,460 -Winnie the Pooh. -Rapunzel. 888 00:44:31,544 --> 00:44:32,879 -Baloo. -Deadpool. 889 00:44:32,962 --> 00:44:34,005 That's interesting. 890 00:44:40,136 --> 00:44:42,471 -My favorite Disney character is Goofy. -Goofy. 891 00:44:42,555 --> 00:44:44,015 -Goofy. -I just love Goofy. 892 00:44:44,098 --> 00:44:45,933 I grew up watching Goof Troop on Disney. 893 00:44:46,017 --> 00:44:47,435 He absolutely makes me laugh. 894 00:44:47,518 --> 00:44:50,438 He just likes to be happy. Just joyous and jubilee. 895 00:44:56,569 --> 00:44:58,487 My favorite Disney character is Buzz Lightyear. 896 00:44:58,571 --> 00:44:59,989 It's Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast. 897 00:45:00,072 --> 00:45:01,949 Sadness from Inside Out. 898 00:45:02,033 --> 00:45:04,160 My favorite Disney character is Donald Duck. 899 00:45:04,243 --> 00:45:07,038 He is the emotional expression a human can never really have. 900 00:45:07,121 --> 00:45:10,958 He's either really angry and intense, or he's really happy and over the top. 901 00:45:19,342 --> 00:45:22,303 My favorite Disney character has got to be Mickey Mouse. 902 00:45:22,386 --> 00:45:26,974 You would laugh at an old guy who has as many Mickey Mouse shirts as I do. 903 00:45:27,058 --> 00:45:30,895 That beaming smile of Mickey Mouse, you can't help but smile back. 904 00:45:30,978 --> 00:45:35,066 He's been there, uh, since the beginning of Disney Cruise Line. 905 00:45:35,149 --> 00:45:39,362 Every time Captain Mickey shows up, we're able to make people smile, 906 00:45:39,445 --> 00:45:40,613 and that's pretty awesome.