SINGAPORE —Disney Cruise Line christened on March 4, 2026 its latest and largest ship, the Disney Journey, in a glittering ceremony that was attended by the godfather— Robert Downey Jr.
DCL officers and beloved Disney characters led by Captains Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have been current.
Journey is the cruise line’s first ever ship to sail in Southeast Asia.
“I’ve had the privilege of attending to know the group at Walt Disney Imagineering, and I can let you know Journey is the right identify for what they’ve created,” Downey mentioned.
“Could God bless this ship and all who sail upon her,” he mentioned.
DCL officers and company witnessed the christening on the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the ship. A 23-piece orchestra, Hollywood Performing Arts Corridor of Fame inductee Jed Madela, and worldwide recording artist of Eurovision fam Dami Im supplied leisure with traditional Disney, Pixar, and Marvel melodies.
Chairman of Disney Experiences and incoming Chief Govt Officer of The Walt Disney Firm, Josh D’Amaro, and President of Disney Signature Experiences, Joe Schott, joined the artists on stage to mark the momentous event.
“The Walt Disney Firm has all the time been constructed on the ability of storytelling and innovation – and Disney Cruise Line brings these values to life in extraordinary methods. Our cruise ships are ambassadors of our model that carry pleasure, marvel and enchantment to locations around the globe,” mentioned D’Amaro.
“As our first ship to homeport in Asia, the Disney Journey represents a brand new chapter for Disney Cruise Line and can introduce Disney to audiences who could also be experiencing our magic for the very first time. It affords followers throughout this area a possibility to immerse themselves in unforgettable methods and create reminiscences which might be uniquely Disney.”
The Disney Journey options seven immersive themed areas, every transporting company into iconic tales and worlds together with San Fransokyo Road from Disney’s “Large Hero 6”. On board, company can take pleasure in a brand-new Broadway-style musical, “Keep in mind”; immersive eating experiences; signature fireworks at sea; imaginative golf equipment for youths of all ages; a dynamic assortment of bars and lounges for adults; and thrilling sights, together with Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever curler coaster at sea, Ironcycle Check Run.
The Disney Journey is Disney Cruise Line’s eighth ship and its largest thus far. The ship embarks on its maiden voyage on March 10, adopted by an inaugural season of three- and four-night itineraries at sea.