The Disney Adventure is the first Disney Cruise Line ship to be permanently based in Asia. It will officially join the Disney Cruise Line fleet in March 2026, and find its home port in Singapore. It is the only ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet that is a Global-class ship. It is also the largest. She is the eighth ship to join the fleet.
All Disney Cruise Line ships have godparents, and Robert Downey Jr. will be the godparent for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney shared the news ahead of the vessel’s maiden voyage next month out of its home port in Singapore.
“Our new ship continues Disney Cruise Line’s tradition of bringing great stories to life at sea, and we are honored that Robert Downey Jr., who has guided audiences through unforgettable Marvel stories, is the official godparent for the Disney Adventure,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences and incoming Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company.
Downey’s portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man was the cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. His unparalleled decade-plus cinematic journey as the iconic character culminated in Avengers: Endgame, which amassed more than $2.79 billion at the global box office. Downey was named an official Disney Legend in 2019 and will now star as Doctor Doom in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18.
“It’s impossible to describe the majesty of the Adventure, and to be its godparent is an honor. As the largest ship in the Disney fleet, a gargantuan blessing must be bestowed … I’ll do my darndest,” Downey said.
The ship was originally named the Global Dream and was purchased by Disney in 2022. The previous owner of the ship had filed for bankruptcy before the Global Dream could be completed. Because of this, Disney was able to get a better deal on the uncompleted ship. Disney worked with the Meyer Werft shipbuilding company to complete the cruise ship in Wismar, Germany.
“Our cruise ships give us the unique opportunity to bring Disney magic to fans no matter where they are, and the addition of this ship will make a Disney Cruise Line vacation accessible to more families than ever before,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman, Disney Experiences, at the time. Beyond the initial purchase and statement, not a lot was known about the ship.
The Disney Adventure brings more than 100 years of Disney storytelling to life across seven themed areas, including several Marvel experiences. At Marvel Landing on the top decks, guests can have the ultimate Super Hero adventure on Tony Stark’s Ironcycle Test Run, the first roller coaster on a Disney Cruise Line ship and the longest of its kind at sea. In the open-air Disney Imagination Garden area, the “Avengers Assemble!” live stage production will feature jaw-dropping stunts and special effects during an action-packed battle of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains. And inside Disney’s Oceaneer Club, the Marvel WEB Workshop invites young recruits to try out new Super Hero suit prototypes and conduct training simulations using top-secret Avengers technology.
The new ship offers signature Disney entertainment and hospitality: character encounters, Broadway-style shows, themed staterooms and concierge accommodations, and more than 20 dining and lounge venues featuring world-class international and Asian-inspired cuisines and beverages.
One of the newest Broadway-style shows coming to the Disney Adventure is Remember — A Disney and Pixar Stage Show. In this show,
guests will join WALL-E on an inspiring journey as he orchestrates a special musical surprise for EVE, who has just returned from an extended mission. Unfortunately, an unexpected power outage interrupts their reunion. With EVE’s systems in the process of rebooting and their magical moment at risk, WALL-E finds inspiration in an ensemble of heroes and princesses from Coco, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and other Disney and Pixar stories to restore his companion. Making its world premiere aboard the Disney Adventure, this heartwarming stage performance uses the power of song, dance and Disney music to revitalize EVE.
The maritime tradition of appointing a godparent to bless a new ship is a centuries-old custom believed to bring good fortune before a maiden voyage.
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