Discover Your Destiny’ to Inspire Students
Disney Cruise Line is setting sail on a new course to inspire young dreamers. Ahead of the maiden voyage of its newest ship, the Disney Destiny, on November 20, the company announced Discover Your Destiny, a community initiative designed to spark creativity and open doors to artistic careers for students in its port communities.
The program brings Disney’s storytelling magic beyond the stage and into classrooms, offering mentorship, hands-on experiences, and professional development for educators. Through partnerships with local organizations, Disney Cruise Line will connect students with its entertainment professionals and provide resources to help them explore talents in theater, music, and the arts.
“At Disney Cruise Line, we believe in the power of imagination and the importance of nurturing the next generation of storytellers,” said Beth Thibodaux, director, external affairs, Disney Signature Experiences. “Discover Your Destiny gives students the chance to dream big, learn from Disney experts, and see firsthand how creativity can shape their future.”
Inspiring Creativity Across Port Communities
Through Discover Your Destiny, Disney Cruise Line is creating opportunities for students and teachers to experience the magic of theater and mentorship in these key port communities:
Broward County, Florida — Junior Achievement South Florida students will step aboard the Disney Destiny for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and innovation behind Disney Cruise Line entertainment.
Brevard County, Florida — Disney entertainment mentors will guide students at Endeavour Elementary School as they stage their first-ever Disney Musicals in Schools production of 101 Dalmatians
The Bahamas — In Nassau, Abaco, and Eleuthera, Disney Cruise Line is partnering with the Shirley Hall Bass Foundation, an organization that supports performing arts education, to deliver immersive theater and arts experiences, including a 10-week professional development program for teachers focused on integrating the arts into classrooms.
Disney Cruise Line shoreside cast and shipboard crew will volunteer in these programs, fostering meaningful connections and celebrating the transformative power of the arts.
A Legacy of Community Investment
For more than 25 years, Disney Cruise Line has invested in programs that inspire young people to dream boldly. Discover Your Destiny builds on that legacy, reinforcing the company’s commitment to empowering youth and creating pathways for future careers in entertainment.
Disney Cruise Line Continues Expansion Plans
The Disney Destiny is the newest ship to join Disney Cruise Line’s growing fleet, marking a significant milestone in the cruise line’s multi-year expansion plans to bring the magic of Disney cruises to new audiences around the world. This expansion will grow the fleet to 13 ships by 2031, and also includes the Disney Adventure, which will homeport in Singapore beginning in March 2026; a fourth ship in the Wish class expected in 2027; the introduction of a brand-new class of ships in 2029; and an agreement with Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) to introduce Disney cruise vacations to Japan in 2029.
The sister ship to the Disney Wish (2022) and the Disney Treasure (2024), the Disney Destiny draws on the legacies of larger-than-life heroes and villains from Disney, Pixar and Marvel to offer new and guest-favorite experiences steeped in legendary Disney lore. Highlights include an original Broadway-style adaptation of Hercules; entertaining dining experiences inspired by The Lion King and Marvel Super Heroes; immersive meet-and-play experiences with beloved characters; a Mickey Mouse-themed water attraction; one-of-a-kind lounges inspired by Cruella de Vil and Doctor Strange; imaginative kids’ clubs; and signature fireworks at sea.
Disney Destiny sets sail from Port Everglades on November 20, offering four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean with stops at Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point during its inaugural season.
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