Pumpkin Trees on Disney Ships
The Disney Treasure Pumpkin Tree Was Inspired by Genie
Meet Ginger, the one-of-a-kind, gourd-geous centerpiece in the Grand Hall.
Alight with glowing gourds, twinkling lights, and intricate carvings, Ginger sets the Halloween vibe for your Disney Treasure sailing. She’s a unique species of tree, hailing from the fictional city of Agrabah as seen in Disney’s Aladdin.
Just as any magical pumpkin tree “grows” from a seedling to its great height, Ginger’s look and story evolved throughout the design process. The team had to figure out how to create enchanted foliage representative of the region of the world that inspired Aladdin’s hometown.
Philip Kelley, Show Director for Disney Live Entertainment, told us all about Ginger’s roots. “She started out as sort of as a banyan tree, and then more of a traditional tree with banyan tree inspiration.”
From there, Philip explained that the design of Ginger started to take shape. “The pumpkins elongated a little bit — they look like traditional pumpkins but have more of a look of the gourds that you may see in that region of the world.”
You’ll Help Ginger Light Up the Disney Treasure
During the first night of your sailing, don’t miss the opportunity to interact with Ginger as her story comes to life in The Tale of the Enchanted Pumpkin Tree.
The Disney Treasure storytellers, Coriander and Sage are going to be quite surprised that a tree has suddenly sprouted in the Grand Hall. Listen as they tell the tale of Ginger and learn how the carvings on her gourds were inspired by the transformations of the one and only Genie.
Philip told Disney Parks Blog, “With her design complete, Ginger’s story took a new turn. Halloween traditions are unfamiliar in her part of the world, so our storytellers, Coriander and Sage, introduce her to the fun of trick-or-treating. Together, they discover the joy of transformation and find that at this time of year, things aren’t always what they seem.”
Join in the story to help Ginger understand our trick-or-treat traditions and something sweetly magical might just happen throughout the Grand Hall.
After she’s lit, expect Ginger to glow throughout your cruise, adding that special touch of seasonal spirit with every visit to the Grand Hall.
Pumpkin Trees on Disney Ships
As the full moon gleams and witches fire up their brooms, pumpkin trees takes root each Halloween on every Disney Cruise Line ship.
Disney Cruise Line Pumpkin Trees Halloween
Pumpkin Trees on Disney Ships
As the full moon gleams and witches fire up their brooms, pumpkin trees takes root each Halloween on every Disney Cruise Line ship.
The Halloween trees each of the Disney ships are:
Reap on the Disney Magic
Bog on the Disney Wonder
Grim on the Disney Dream
Muckelbones on the Disney Fantasy
Boo on the Disney Wish
Ginger on the Disney Treasure
The Haunted Trees Aboard Four Disney Ships
The trees aboard the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy ships reflect a traditionally spooky tree one might expect along the dirt roads of Sleepy Hollow on a cold October night. Reap, Bog, Grim, and Muckelbones were inspired by the spirit of Ray Bradbury’s beloved story The Halloween Tree.
Each tree is watched over by a mysterious caretaker, who shares chilling tales of Halloween traditions and legends as guests gather beneath their glowing canopy. As the ship sets sail, these once quiet, twisted trees burst into life—glowing Jack-O’-Lanterns flicker to life among the branches, eerie lights dance, and a deep, haunting voice fills the air.
Boo Pumpkin Tree on Disney Wish
Boo, the Enchanted Tree on the Disney Wish
A very special tree grows onboard the Disney Wish, one that was blessed by the Wishing Star to grow very special carved pumpkins. Boo’s enchanting visage watches over the Grand Hall and legend has it that one of her pumpkins even grew to become the pumpkin carriage that carried Cinderella to the ball.
Disney Cruise Line Pumpkin Tree Story
Loosely based on the 1972 fantasy novel The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury, the Disney Cruise Line Pumpkin Tree has been a staple on the ships since 2014. The Pumpkin Tree’s origins are “rooted” on the Disney Magic, but the legend became so popular with guests that it quickly expanded to the other ships in the line. Each Pumpkin Tree is said to be unique with one-of-a-kind decorations and names! According to an article in September 2014 Personal Navigator, the names of the Pumpkin Tree are the following: Reap (Disney Magic), Bog (Disney Wonder), Grim (Disney Dream), Mucklebones (Disney Fantasy), Boo (Disney Wish) Ginger (Disney Treasure).
But what is the story of Disney’s Pumpkin Tree? How did it come into existence? According to Disney Imagineers, The Legend of the Pumpkin Tree is as follows;
Twas a long time ago…
Before the time of now, there was Halloween. Not the Halloween of today, filled with merriment and pranks, but a darker celebration. The night was filled with mystery. The moon seemed to shine a little bit brighter, and in every shadow something unimaginable lurked. This was the time of the Pumpkin King.
But as the years grew on, the Pumpkin King grew weary. He needed someone to help him keep history of his favorite, most beloved holiday. So, he reached in his head and retrieved four pumpkin seeds, each one representing a different characteristic of his wicked personality. He planted them around and watched as the seeds grew into beautifully morbid trees.
The tree blooms only once a year. Deep within its dark, gnarled branches hold the remnant spirits of Halloween memories passed. According to the legend, once everyone has learned the who, the what, and the why, the spirit of Pumpkin King will bring the tree to life.
Next time you’re in Disneyland or taking a Disney Cruise during the fall, make sure to seek out the truly one-of-a-kind Pumpkin Tree!