Disney Destiny Arrives in Florida Ahead of November 20 Maiden Voyage
The Disney Destiny has officially arrived in Florida after a two-week transatlantic cruise. Hero Minnie Mouse and over 250 Cast Members welcomed the heroes vs. villains ship to Port Canaveral yesterday evening.
The Destiny will sail on a short preview cruise from Canaveral before repositioning to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, its official homeport. After a couple more preview sailings, it will officially welcome guests on November 20, 2025.
Those in attendance yesterday were treated to a ship horn concert of several Disney tunes, including “Go the Distance” from Hercules, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto, and “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio. Disney Cruise Line Blog captured the entire performance.
To mark the occasion, Disney also shared a detailed cross-section artwork of the ship. The illustration is filled with Easter eggs for fans to spot, like door magnets, Edna Mode, and the Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King. Click or tap to view the high-resolution version.
The Destiny’s next milestone comes on November 10, when Disney will christen the ship at 6:30 PM EST. The ceremony, along with “special sneak peeks,” will stream live throughout the day on Disney Cruise Line’s social channels.
The Disney Destiny sets sail on November 20, 2025. Read more about Disney’s newest ship.
