52 INTERIOR VIEW Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship is set to introduce a fresh design concept from its imagineers, bringing the attractions of Disney’s theme parks to sea for the first time Disney Treasure “We call Imagineering the blending of creative imagination with technical know-how.” – Walt Disney Following the words of its founder, Walt Disney Imagineering has been blending imagination and technical know-how onboard cruise ships since Disney Cruise Line launched in 1998 with its first vessel, Disney Magic. Each successive ship has brought to life a range of stories from the films of Disney through its interior design and experiences, from 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to 2021’s Encanto and everything in between. For the sixth cruise ship, Disney Treasure, the Disney Imagineers have created a design concept centred around the theme of adventure. It will also be the first ship in the fleet to feature venues inspired by one of Disney’s other major business divisions; its theme parks. The first of these venues is the Skipper Society Lounge, which will bring the theming of Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise attraction to the sea for the first time. The venue will be decorated with natural colours, camp-style furnishings and a canopy of jungle foliage, paired with tributes to the skippers who pilot the boats in the original attraction. References to the attraction will be incorporated throughout the space, from a monkey-shaped chandelier to postcards and luggage tags. Periscope Pub will pay tribute to Disney’s 1954 film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and the classic attraction it inspired, which was open at Walt Disney World from 1971 to 1994. The design of the submarine-style interiors has been influenced by 19th-century steampunk, with polished metals and industrial touches throughout the space. Screens on the ceiling will create a ‘window’ for guests to look up into the ocean, while a decorative rug in the centre of the pub will honour the giant squid, the nemesis of the film’s protagonist Captain Nemo. Another new addition will be the Tomorrow Tower Suite, inspired by Disney’s Epcot theme park. Located in the ship’s forward funnel, the suite will feature nearly 2,000 square feet of living space and will be decorated Image: Disney Cruise Line The Grand Hall for Disney Treasure has been redesigned around the theme of adventure, drawing inspiration from Disney’s Aladdin
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