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A look inside Disney’s new $1 billion cruise ship

Simon Calder’s Travel

Mickey Mouse and co are preparing to welcome passengers onto the new Disney Treasure cruise ship next month.

The Disney vessel was christened in New York this week before it sails to Port Canaveral, Florida, for its maiden voyage around the Caribbean on 21 December.

It is the sixth member of the Disney Cruise Line fleet and has capacity for 4,000 cruisers, making it one of the brand’s largest ships.

Meyer Werft, which built Disney Treasure, says it is worth $1.1 billion.

Treasure is the sister ship to Disney Wish, so passengers will find lots of similar features, such as the layout and location of the Grand Hall, theatre and spa. Some venues are replicated, including The Rose cocktail lounge and Palo Steakhouse, as well as the kids’ clubs, pools, and some evening entertainment.

There are also plenty of differences.

Peter Pan and Captain Hook are on Treasure’s stern, while Wish has Rapunzel and Pascal. Cruisers will also find new dining venues and exclusive shows.

Here is a first look at what to expect aboard Disney Treasure.

Disney decor

Aladdin and Jasmine take centre stage in Treasure’s Grand Hall

Aladdin and Jasmine take centre stage in Treasure’s Grand Hall (Kent Phillips)

Disney Treasure is kitted out on the theme of adventure, with plenty of imagery from Aladdin.

A statue of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine greets you as you embark and enter the Grand Hall, while the decor, furnishings and lighting transports you to Agrabah.

There is lots of Africa and Asia imagery as you venture further into the ship and visit the Heidi Cafe, named after Moana’s trusty sidekick. The venue pays tribute to traditional construction techniques used by the Polynesian people to craft seafaring vessels.

There is a Moana-themed cafe onDisney Treasure

There is a Moana-themed cafe onDisney Treasure (Kent Phillips)

You will find plum blossom flowers adorning the walls of the Jade Cricket Café, inspired by the Disney classic Mulan, and enter the savannah for daytime activities and adult-only evening entertainment in Sarabi, where there are plenty of nods to The Lion King.

Cabins

Guests can choose from 1,256 Disney-decorated cabins

Guests can choose from 1,256 Disney-decorated cabins (Kent Phillips)

There are 1,256 cabins and suites aboard Disney Treasure, ranging from windowless interior staterooms to balcony rooms and a two-storey Tomorrow Tower suite in the ship’s faux funnel that sleeps eight guests. It features almost…

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