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On November 19, 2024, Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, NY, was transformed into a Disney Treasure paradise for the ship’s christening. Excitement was heavy as guests arrived, observing the illuminated Disney Treasure signs throughout the venue. On a balcony above, Jasmine and Alladin welcomed and waved guests past live drummers towards the great room where the lavish celebration would unfold.
A grand potpourri of delicious bites, specialty drinks, desserts, visual attractions, plenty of seating, and tables with fresh flower centerpieces enchanted guests. Entertainment for the night featured Jordin Sparks with a spirited performance of Disney’s new signature song, “Live the Adventure.” And, of course, no Disney celebration is complete without an appearance by Mickey and Minnie, who charmed guests with hugs and photo opportunities.
Disney’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Igor, with Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, opened the celebration with a speech that acknowledged Disney’s 200,000 dedicated, hard-working cast members and employees and made them all official godparents of the Treasure.
Guests were awed when terrace doors opened to reveal the fully lighted Disney Treasure sitting in the harbor in all its glory. In true Disney fashion, there was an unbelievable breathtaking light show above the ship performed by 1,000 drones synchronized to depict Disney stories to a medley of Disney songs. The burst champagne bottle was a fitting ending to the christening light show. New York has not seen anything like Disney’s sophisticated light show.
In an unprecedent growth move, Disney Cruise Line recently announced its plan to double its fleet of cruise ships by 2031 so that more families worldwide can experience the magic of Disney.
This fall marked the final construction milestone and welcoming of Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure. The Treasure was led by tugboat from its birthplace at Meyer Werft shipyard – Papenburg, Germany into open waters to Eemshaven, Netherlands, where it would set sail on October 29, 2024, for arrival on November 12, 2024, at its new port home at Port Canaveral, Florida. Its next stop would be to New York City for its elaborate Harbor Waterfront christening on November 19, 2024.
Nearing the end of the two-week transatlantic journey, in a remarkable show of true Disney magic, Disney Treasure answered a coastguard distress call. Treasure crew members rescued four people from a sinking catamaran 265 miles off the coast of Bermuda.
The Treasure arrived at Port Canaveral in the early morning of November 12, 2024, greeted by numerous docked spectators, anxious to see Disney’s newest ship.
The Disney Treasure is the sixth ship in the Disney fleet and is sister to the Disney Wish that debuted in 2022. Both ships feature stories of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and various Disney Parks attractions. The Treasure offers new venues, dining experiences, and live performances. It makes its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral to the eastern Caribbean on December 21, 2024.
