Destiny Character Meet and Greet
Both heroes and villains from across the Disney universe will take center stage aboard the Disney Destiny, including a fearsome assembly of schemers and scoundrels at sea. Guests will encounter formidable foes — including Maleficent, Hades, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and Oogie Boogie — along with some of Disney’s most mischievous and misunderstood personalities, like Loki, Captain Jack Sparrow and Bruno, through a variety of shows, meet-and-greets and special appearances throughout the ship.
The Disney Destiny will also introduce exclusive ways for guests to interact with their favorite villains, rogues, and mischief makers during all-new events and activities. This will complement a host of popular programs from across the Disney Cruise Line fleet, including a frighteningly fun dance party in Oogie Boogie’s shipboard lair and an interactive Disney trivia event that often gets interrupted by a cast of Disney villains.
Dr. Facilier, the cunningly charming illusionist may be lurking around the upper levels of the Grand Hall or in his own makeshift parlor, inviting guests in for a card trick or sleight of hand. This cunningly charming illusionist may be lurking around the upper levels of the Grand Hall or in his own makeshift parlor, inviting guests in for a card trick or sleight of hand – he’s just here to make new friends.
Guests may see Dr. Facilier show off card tricks, sleight of hand, or other illusions, creating an atmosphere that feels playful yet mischievous, true to the character’s personality. Disney describes the experience as more of a “meet and play” than a straightforward character appearance, emphasizing that Facilier is there to engage, entertain, and make new “friends” during the voyage.
What makes them secret is they won’t be listed as interactive experiences on the Navigator. They might have a name that has nothing to do with the “play” element (we’re pretty sure Cruella will be hosting an event called “Wretched Runway” that we previewed at a media event), and others might be happy accidents you encounter as you make your way around the ship.
We know that Cruella, Loki, Maleficent and Dr. Facillier will be some of the characters to play with guests at these activities, but heroes are supposed to participate. At the preview event, I encountered T’Challa, who asked me if I’d be able to help him later with some unsavory people on board, so I’m hoping that means we’ll have a Black Panther meet and play opportunity. We know that misunderstood characters like Captain Jack Sparrow and Bruno will also be on board, but it remains to be seen if they will appear in stage shows, traditional photo op meet-and-greets, or playful experiences.
Storytellers will be Gamble and Zayah.
They will be featured in new shows, like an improv-style show in the ship’s Saga lounge - “With Great Power: A Marvel Comedy Show" or in the ship’s Grand Hall with “Sleeping Beauty: A Mostly Accurate Tale."